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In this episode, Phillip sits down the CEO of NAMM, John Mlynczak, to talk about how NAMM is working to stay relevant and serve their members better in this new age of musical instrument retail and education. Find more about NAMM on: Internet: https://www.namm.org/ NAMM Oral Histories: https://www.namm.org/library/oral-history Instagram: https://in…

This week my friend Jeremy the Guitar Hunter and I talk about the very soft guitar market, his upcoming move to Louisiana, why you should stop hiding your purchases from your spouse, and what is the current climate for guitar retailers right now! Find Jeremy on: Internet: https://www.jeremytheguitarhunter.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/j…

This episode, we chat with Shane and Ryan from Aviate Audio about their brand new product, the Multiverse. We talk about their journey into building hardware, the open source nature of their Multiverse pedal, and what it could mean for future guitar pedals. Find Aviate Audio on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aviate_audio/ YouTube: https://ww…

In this episode, Jake and I talk about how the passion for just playing guitar, dealing with self doubt, and the trollish nature of the online comment section and how it affects us as players. Hope you enjoy this episode! Find Jake / Man the Helm on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/man_the_helm/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKoFQd…

Clark and Cassandra are the owners of Amp.Rx, the makers of the famous Brown Box! They took over around 2020 and since then have been hitting the ground running teaching more folks about the benefits of the brown box and building a bigger name for the company. In this episode, we talk more about their journey! Find Amp.Rx on: Instagram: https://www…

Jason Mays (Working Class Music, Play Jason) and I talk about the rising cost of gear - is it too expensive? Should it be cheaper or is this the new normal? Let's talk about it! Find Jason on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jasontmays/ YouTube (WCM): https://www.youtube.com/c/workingclassmusic YouTube (Play Jason): https://www.youtube.com/@Ja…

Guitar Center is in the news talking about changing the way they appeal to players - is it too late? Steve and I talk about it! Find Steve and 60 Cycle Hum on: Internet: https://60cyclehumcast.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/60cyclehum/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/60cyclehumcast/ Sponsors Grez Guitars: https://www.grezguitars.com/ Gr…

IK Multimedia just released the Tonex One, building on their already most affordable capture pedal, the Tonex. Did they just kill the Quad Cortex and the Kemper?! Phillip and Scott Discuss. Find Scott on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theeffectsloop/ Podbean: https://theeffectsloop.podbean.com/ Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups…

The gear buying and selling world has been in a lot of flux in 2024. In this episode Phillip talks with Scott from the Effects Loop podcast about their respective buying and selling this year and where they see some of the market changes. Find Scott on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theeffectsloop/ Podbean: https://theeffectsloop.podbean.com…

Terrence O'Brien is a journalist, editor, musician, and all around rad dude who is a former managing editor for Engadget and is now writing freelance with some fun things up around the corner! In this episode we talk about his journey into writing about musical instruments and electronics, your physical health as a musician, and the future of print…

Dan DeMay is a builder in the Pacific Northwest that is building fun pedals that he would want to play and put on his pedalboard. He's working to build community around his pedals in the music scene in Bellingham, WA and I was thrilled to get him on the podcast and talk about how he got started, what his goals are, and what his creative process for…

Charles Henry knows audio. He's got magic ears (this podcaster's opinion anyway) and we talk about how he went from hi-fi audio to the guitar amp and pedal building world and is making some of the coolest and more unique guitar gear available today. I think you're going to love this episode as much as I did. Find Charles and Silktone on: Internet: …

Corey Congilio is an incredible guitarist, songwriter, educator, and has some of the best hair game in the guitar world! I finally got to meet him in person at the 2024 NAMM show and he's as kind and genuine a dude as you're going to meet in the guitar space. We sat down and had a chat about how he came to the guitar, how he got his first gigs, and…

David Greeves is an accomplished journalist who decided to leave it all behind and build little boxes of guitar noise joy. His pedals are incredibly unique and sound incredible. In this episode we talk about David's journey into the lunacy of starting a pedal company after years of writing about guitar gear. Find Great Eastern FX Co. on: Internet: …

Nully (Steve Nall) is the director of manufacturing for Collings Guitars but is so much more than just that - he's a guitar builder, player, former paratrooper, and an all around great hang. I have really enjoyed becoming friends with Nully and was so pumped to finally get him on an episode of the podcast! Enjoy! Find Collings Guitars on: Internet:…

Molly Miller is a spectacular guitarist and educator who has played all over the world with her band, the Molly Miller Trio, and with Jason Mraz! In this episode we talk about how she found her way to music, how much she loves the guitar, and about her new album coming out in May! Find Molly on: Internet: https://www.mollymillermusic.com/ Instagram…

Ryan from @60CycleHumCast and I talk about all of the NAMM shenanigans, doppelganger mannequins, SoCal Mexican food, and bad guitar tone! Find Ryan and 60 Cycle Hum on: Internet: https://60cyclehumcast.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/60cyclehum/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/60cyclehumcast/ Shop Summer School Electronics pedals at: htt…

In this episode Phillip sits down with luthier Creston Lea and talks about how he got into guitar building, our love of weird Peavey stuff, and drawing on popular models for inspiration to create new and unique guitars that feel classic. Find Creston and Creston Guitars on: Internet: https://crestonguitars.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/…

In this episode, Scott and I talk about our favorite gear we've picked up this year! Hope you enjoy this conversation! Find Scott and The Effects Loop on: Internet: https://www.theeffectsloop.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theeffectsloop/ I've partnered with TourGear Designs to get you 10% off the best patch cables in the game! You can u…

Dan Pilver is VP over at LEWITT - a company that has grown quickly in the pro audio market and who has also always been a big supporter of the 40 Watt Podcast. In this new episode with Dan, we talk about LEWITT's new project to be more eco-friendly and actively assist in protecting rainforests in Costa Rica! I hope you enjoy this episode as much as…

Hank Donovan and his company, Rattlesnake Cable Company, are making some of the coolest, highest quality instrument and speaker cables out there on the market. He has an impeccable attention to detail and quality and his customer service is top notch. On top of all that, he was a blast to get to know and talk to and just one of the absolute nicest …

Markus Reeves is an artisan. He builds the most incredible, truly point-to-point wired pedals out there - and now he's roped his daughter into the family business. In this episode we talk more about them working together, Izzy learning from her dad, and who has the better soldering skills! Hope you enjoy it! Find Mark and Summer School Electronics …

Mark Turley is a super fun musician, DIY and not-so-DIY show promoter, record label do-it-all, and school teacher who decided during the pandemic to start building pedals - and they've taken off. We talk about how he got started, the perils of starting a pedal company during the pandemic, and what's coming down the line for his very fun pedals, Sum…

Halee Smith is a guitarist, entrepreneur, and an all around creative force. She has made waves with her Rockit Music Gear company making some of the coolest guitar straps around, adorable 3D printed pick holders, and also made waves with her collaborative song and music video "Girls Smash Guitars" that got her featured by Guitar World magazine! I h…

Briscoe is an Americana band out of Austin, TX that harkens back to days of Americana past - rich with acoustic guitar, banjo, harmonies and great songwriting. They've already played sold out shows at the legendary Antone's Nightclub in Austin, TX and are preparing to go on their first headlining tour. I hope you enjoy this episode as much as I did…

Dylan Adams is an immensely talented guitarist based out of Jacksonville, FL who has developed a rabid following on Instagram and YouTube for his virtuosic slide guitar playing and phrasing. He's also one of the nicest people I've talked to on the podcast and I really enjoyed getting to know him and his story! Hope y'all enjoy this episode as much …

This week I sit down with Joe Branton of the Guitar Nerds podcast and talk about his telecaster search and why he should just sell some of his middling guitars and buy a custom shop telecaster. Hope y'all enjoy this episode as much as I did! Find Joe and The Guitar Nerds on: Internet: http://www.guitarnerds.net/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com…

Jason Verlinde has built an entire community around his Fretboard Journal, a guitar-centric magazine that is flourishing when it is hard for print journalism to find a hold. From quarterly coffee table book style magazine publications to extremely popular podcasts like the Fretboard Journal Podcast and the Truth About Vintage Amps with Skip Simmons…

Robert Baker is rock and roll. Loud amps, heavy guitars (both physically and tonally), and so much attitude. I love Robert's YouTube channel and have wanted to sit down and talk with him for a long time. This one got silly and I love it. Hope you enjoy this episode as well! I hope you enjoy this episode as much as I did! Find Robert Baker on: Insta…

Zach Broyles makes awesome pedals - full stop. He's also a super fun guy to talk to about the business, gear, video games, Star Wars, and a host of other things! We do just that in this episode - I really hope you all enjoy this episode! I hope you enjoy this episode as much as I did! Find Zach and Mythos Pedals on: Instagram: https://www.instagram…

Alex Guaraldi and Coppersound Pedals make incredible pedals for artists like Jack White, Phil X, Devin Townsend, and many others! The Coppersound Triplegraph is a game changer pedal in the industry - and they haven't slowed down! In this episode I sit down and talk to Alex about all the exciting things they've been up to and even more stuff they've…

Blake Wyland requires no introduction - he's the host of the super popular The Tone Mob podcast, he's a co-host on the equally popular and eternally goofy Chasing Tone with Brian Wampler and Richard Oliver - he's also a partner in StringJoy Strings (affiliate link below!) and he's the one man musical maelstrom called American Cyclops. I'm so thankf…

Mike is not only incredibly knowledgable, incredibly likable, and a heck of a guitarist - he's one of the most boisterously happy and upbeat people I've ever talked to. Mike is the offset guitar guy - and we cover some of that in this episode. Mike is one of the best hangs in the business and it's easy to get lost in conversation with him on any to…

John Snyder is a genius. I figured that out really quick - but he's also a lot of fun to talk to. From his degree path in electronics engineering to building some of the coolest effects out there, he's had a wild ride in the effects industry and his story is a lot of fun! I hope you enjoy this episode as much as I did! Find John and Electronic Audi…

Hilary B. Jones is an incredibly talented guitarist, consultant, and podcaster who has worked in the industry demoing gear with some pretty raucous riffs as well as working to promote and guide diversity, equity, and inclusion in not only the music industry but in other industries across the country. I learned a lot from Hilary through this episode…

This week Scott and Phillip talk about whether or not digital recording solutions are just a better option than miking an amp or the use of loadbox and IR solutions. What do you think? I hope you enjoy this episode as much as I did! Find Scott and The Effects Loop on: Internet: https://www.theeffectsloop.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/th…

Adrian Thorpe is a former Major in the British Army and a qualified Ammunition Technical Officer (ATO) who decided when he left the military that it was time to put his technical training and love of blowing things up to good use - building guitar pedals! While it's not the most direct or common route, Thorpy has translated it into one of the most …

Brian Poston grew up listening to country music but learning to play like Eddie Van Halen and Randy Rhoads. Despite those early forays into hard rock, shred, and metal, he found his way to the more traditional sounds of classic Country and Western Swing. A monster guitarist, Brian showcases his skills in his outstanding band, The Shootouts. We had …

Sarah Rudy is a guitarist/singer/songwriter with a talent for catchy, evocative melodies and beautiful guitar tones. She and her band, Hello June, have been praised by NPR, No Depression, Paste Magazine, World Cafe, and many others. They have have a new album coming out this year that will be their first full length album since 2018's self titled H…

Joey Landreth is a guitarist/singer/songwriter/producer/engineer/professional karate in the garager who has built a reputation as one of the pioneers of a renaissance in slide guitar playing. In this episode, Phillip and Joey talk about the struggles around songwriting, tackling that inner-critic, and finding inspiration and creativity on a regular…

Meredith Coloma is a luthier, entrepreneur, singer/songwriter/musician with enough touring, writing, and experience bonafides on her resume to be extremely intimidating - but complements that with a friendliness and sense of building community that made her an absolute joy to talk to. In this episode we talk about her path to becoming a luthier and…