Chasing Tone - Guitar Podcast About Gear, Effects, Amps and Tone
HumorUnderholdningWelcome to the Chasing Tone Podcast! Join Brian Wampler, Blake Wyland, Richard Oliver, and a variety of special guests as they dive into the world of guitars, pedals, amps, and other guitar gear. From answering your burning questions to discussing bands, gigs, and the latest trends in the guitar world, we cover it all. Expect plenty of off-topic banter and a behind-the-scenes look at our work at Wampler Pedals. If you enjoy guitar podcasts that feel like hanging out with your musician friends, you'll love Chasing Tone.
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- 585 - Brian modifies a new pedal live on air and shares his Metaverse based exit strategy (00:48:11)
Brian, Blake, and Richard are back for Episode 585 of the Chasing Tone Podcast - Brian modifies a new pedal live on air and shares his Metaverse based exit strategy Brian has been checking out a new guitar and bumps into some Internet forum gossip and it sets forth a chain of events, or not as the case may be, so the guys discuss the unsubstantiated rumor. Have you ever been to a music related "experience" in a virtual world? The developers of Fortnite have collaborated with a big...
- 584 - Brian is not a fan of Spotify's Ai suggestions and partially destroys a vehicle (00:59:59)
Brian, Blake, and Richard are back for Episode 584 of the Chasing Tone Podcast - Brian is not a fan of Spotify's Ai suggestions and partially destroys a vehicle Brian has been re-enacting one of his favorite movies by destroying his trailer at an outdoor gig and tells us the hilarious tale which contains many, many woes! He concludes that he may not be a camping person and Blake offers some sagely advice. Meanwhile Richard's family continue to inhabit the late 1800's. Blake has be...
- 583 - This one goes to eleven...and what do guitarists really want? (00:44:23)
Brian, Blake, and Richard are back for Episode 583 of the Chasing Tone Podcast - This one goes to eleven...and what do guitarists really want? We start off with the only new story in town - Blake has managed to contribute to the new Spinal Tap movie and the guys naturally have to go into great detail about this monumental event. Richard immediately tries to derail the conversation and is put back in his box by the powers that be and there is more McFly based teasing. Do you remember the Line ...
- 582 - Brian is learning to play the guitar again, Blake has a new guitar, and we are all hypocrites (01:01:41)
Brian, Blake, and Richard are back for Episode 582 of the Chasing Tone Podcast - Brian is learning to play the guitar again, Blake has a new guitar, and we are all hypocrites Brian has been stimulating some conversation on the Internet following his recent interview about digital products which got picked up and spun by a few magazine sources. The guys break down the question that caused all the kerfuffle including "that" American Vox and chat about the role of technology in the music world. ...
- 581 - Brian's video with Rick Beato, Exploding tubes, and the BOSS PX-1 (01:02:18)
Brian, Blake, and Richard are back for Episode 581 of the Chasing Tone Podcast - Brian's video with Rick Beato, Exploding tubes, and the BOSS PX-1 Richard is feverish with excitement about the new Rick Beato interview with David Gilmour whereas Brian and Blake are almost completely nonplussed. This somehow becomes a discussion about pork chops before the guys look at some controversial comments from another ex-member of Pink Floyd. Boss have released a new pedal, the PX-1, which is a 'p...
- 580 - The greatest guitar gear deal ever and is Brian working with the military? (00:58:00)
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 havin...
- 579 - Brian's number one guitar buying tip and California dreaming with Tracii Guns and Norman's Rare Guitars (00:47:29)
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 pow...
- 578 - Tascam style pre-amp pedals, the future of guitar gear, and the guys set a new record (00:58:22)
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 ne...
- 577 - Introducing the Quad Fusion and why Bruce Dickinson hates your concert footage (01:07:25)
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 repo...
- 576 - Brian likes the taste of beer and has no idea who Tom Jones is! (00:55:00)
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 ...
- 575 - The Prince of Darkness exits stage left and is this the end of JHS? (01:00:43)
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 th...
- 574 - Are Reverb about to completely transform the second hand gear market...again? (01:09:54)
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 an...
- 573 - Is the current model for guitar gear demos completely broken? (01:01:44)
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...
- 572 - How to avoid being triggered, is there a new shift in the demographics of guitarists, and the ultimate MIDI course is here... (00:55:09)
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...
- 571 - Guitar pedals vs. inflation and amazing Brad Paisley facts (00:58:01)
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...
- 570 - A mysterious fuzz appears and is this the worst gig of all time? (00:59:08)
Brian, Blake, and Richard are back for Episode 570 of the Chasing Tone Podcast - A mysterious fuzz appears and is this the worst gig of all time? We start off with pangolin based connotations and it's honestly not going to get much more intelligent beyond this point. Brian on the other hand has gone back to his carpentry roots and is in pain as a result so perhaps he should join Blake in his new sauna. Richard saw some live music and has observations and has finally completed the Ulti...
- 569 - Don't touch Mr Frost's Muff and Brian makes a huge confession (00:58:32)
Brian, Blake, and Richard are back for Episode 569 of the Chasing Tone Podcast - Don't touch Mr Frost's Muff and Brian makes a huge confession Good Morning tonechasers! Brian van Winkel has aroused himself from his slumber and he is suffering from a severe case of builders' crack but has invented the successor to MTV so all is well. Do you enjoy making music? Some Ai feller thinks that the fun is not in the playing and the guys rage apoplectic at this outrageous notion. ...
- 568 - In the court of the crimson Klon and everyone has a Tubescreamer, right? (00:54:44)
Brian, Blake, and Richard are back for Episode 568 of the Chasing Tone Podcast - In the court of the crimson Klon and everyone has a Tubescreamer, right? The band is back together as Brian returns to the recording studio and Richard has some ice cream tips for cannibals and a returning finger pain. He has a new pedal idea for a compact board and the guys tear him a new one...Meanwhile the Earthquaker story got on to the mainstream news and Blake uses a big word. Twice! There was big p...
- 567 - The great JHS Notadumble-fumble humble-bumble and is this a new golden age for guitarists? (00:51:38)
Ai Brian, Blake, and Richard are back for Episode 567 of the Chasing Tone Podcast - The great JHS Notadumble-fumble humble-bumble and is this a new golden age for guitarists? This week Brian is temporarily waylaid by "stuff" so Blake and Richard tackle the show without him for the first time since records began, although there is a very brief appearance from his Ai alter ego. Meanwhile there has been some division of opinion in the guitar community about a revelation from JHS. Meanwhile the B...
- 566 - A once-in-a-lifetime experience on a tour bus and do you like gigantic pedalboards? (00:53:45)
Brian, Blake, and Richard are back for Episode 566 of the Chasing Tone Podcast - A once-in-a-lifetime experience on a tour bus and do you like gigantic pedalboards? Blake and Brian have some band name suggestions whereas Richard is struggling for ideas and he has questions about audio plugins for Brian. Meanwhile American names have confused Richard. Brian has had a once-in-a-lifetime experience with the uber talented Zach Top. Richard fanboys about a famous drummer and the guys don't believe...
- 565 - Brian reveals a deep dark secret and will robots ever play the blues? (01:07:22)
Brian, Blake, and Richard are back for Episode 565 of the Chasing Tone Podcast - Brian reveals a deep dark secret and will robots ever play the blues? Blake has an evil plan and the guys caution him against it and check his credentials for podcasting. Richard saw an ai powered robot on TV and it has scared him so the guys discuss it and Brian makes a confession. He also asks some questions about the future of humanity and Richard has a foolish plan. Richard and Blake have had some late ...
- 564 - Brian has serious GAS, JHS release the Notadümblë, and the spray bottle returns... (01:06:03)
Brian, Blake, and Richard are back for Episode 564 of the Chasing Tone Podcast - Brian has serious GAS, JHS release the Notadümblë, and the spray bottle returns... Brian has extreme GAS for the new "Uncle Brad" Paisley telecaster from Fender and he needs to find a way to purchase it immediately. His trading terms may be biased in his favor. Richard talks about a live band he saw that had an unusual technique and the lessons he learned. Richard has seen a remarkable music film and discusses it...
- 563 - Is the price of new musical gear about to go up...again? (01:02:42)
Brian, Blake, and Richard are back for Episode 563 of the Chasing Tone Podcast - Is the price of new musical gear about to go up...again? The gang is back together and start off with a look at some pasta based podcast that Blake is working on that involves Charles Manson, Hank Williams, and zero bolognaise sauce. Richard has been challenged to talk more about tone and fails instantly. Reverb has been sold and the guys talk about it and the second hand gear market which may become a litt...
- 562 - Chasing Tone Rewound - Chris Shiflett of the Foo Fighters! (01:01:01)
Every now and then we like to Rewind to one of our favorite episodes, normally when one of us is too ill to record or has gone on vacation. At least one of those things has happened this week so we bring you one of our all time favorite episodes... Brian, Blake, and Richard were joined by a special guest for this episode of Chasing Tone Rewound - Chris Shiflett of the Foo Fighters... We have an extra special guest this week and Brian may or may not fanboy a little bit. It is of course Chris...
- 561 - We got roads with Ira Dean and get the lowdown on writing, recording, and touring from a Nashville legend (01:00:11)
Brian, Blake, and Richard are back for Episode 561 of the Chasing Tone Podcast - We got roads with Ira Dean and get the lowdown on writing, recording, and touring from a Nashville legend We're stoked to have the uber-talented Ira Dean join us today and start off with a story about how he and Brian managed not to see each other at the recent Brooks and Dunn gig. Ira has been a huge part of the country music scene for the last quarter of a century and he has played with some of the all-...