Om Chasing Tone - Guitar Podcast About Gear, Effects, Amps and Tone
Welcome 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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598 - Get off the stage, pedalboy - it's the New Year's Eve Special 2025! (00:49:05)
Brian, Blake, and Richard are back for Episode 598 of the Chasing Tone Podcast - Get off the stage, pedalboy - it's the New Year's Eve Special 2025! Brian is playing a New Year's Eve gig, Beyonce is a billionaire. and Blake is a cuboid hulk that is composed of 110% grass fed beef. Richard assumes too much and regrets asking Brian about what he's been up to before talking about some technobabble. Richard discusses the guitar related gifts he received, the one he didn't receive, and the g...
597 - It's the Most Wonderful Gear of the Year! (01:13:06)
Brian, Blake, and Richard are back for Episode 597 of the Chasing Tone Podcast - It's the Most Wonderful Gear of the Year! The guys are back for this Holiday Special episode of the Chasing Tone Podcast and Brian and Blake come in strong with some singing. I think that's what it is. It has been quite the year for gear, and so the guys take a festive goosey gander at Reverb's top pedals of 2025. The guys attempt to coax some form of festivity from Brian with mixed results and then l...
596 - I could fall asleep at night as a Rock and Roll star...and JHS make history (00:48:58)
Brian, Blake, and Richard are back for Episode 596 of the Chasing Tone Podcast - I could fall asleep at night as a Rock and Roll star...and JHS make history Brian starts flexing his biceps and immediately Richard brings the tone down before admitting his ego has very much got the better of him. He has finally got to gig with his band and those that have followed the tale for the last, err, two years may be interested to hear how it went. Brian managed to spark panic with his pre-gig advice. R...
595 - Brian gets a new pedal and what advice got you through your first gig? (00:50:06)
Brian, Blake, and Richard are back for Episode 595 of the Chasing Tone Podcast - Brian gets a new pedal and what advice got you through your first gig? Richard is about to play his first real guitar gig and he is somewhat nervous, so the guys give him advice on how to make it though like a pro. There is plenty of actual advice for a gig novice and there are also amusing stories and many red herrings. Somehow a new pedal is invented. Speaking of pedals, Brian has got a new pedal that he has ne...
594 - Brian breaks the Internet as Wampler debut The Compulsion Drive (00:44:39)
Brian, Blake, and Richard are back for Episode 594 of the Chasing Tone Podcast - Brian breaks the Internet as Wampler debut The Compulsion Drive Brian has turned into Pedal Santa and Richard has been making new friends by daring to try something experimental on the Internet and the guys discuss it. Fair warning - there may be some ranting as there was a bit of a pile-on and our intrepid British King of Fuzz had to fight them off at the drawbridge (insert trumpet sound here). Wampler rel...
593 - Terrible analogies, Dirty-T, and Brian teases a new pedal release! (00:56:24)
Brian, Blake, and Richard are back for Episode 593 of the Chasing Tone Podcast - Terrible analogies, Dirty-T, and Brian teases a new pedal release! Blake opens up with a revelation about a new pedal and Richard is immediately forced to make a legal disclaimer. He also has the worst business idea ever and Brian dreams up a new rap name. Fractal engineering have released a new modeling unit and the guys think it is cool but have little else to offer. Richard finally got...
592 - What's happening to the price of US guitars, the rise of the robots, and Brian's goth phase (00:44:56)
Brian, Blake, and Richard are back for Episode 592 of the Chasing Tone Podcast - What's happening to the price of US guitars, the rise of the robots, and Brian's goth phase Blake has a wallet bursting conundrum as not one but two of his favorite bands are on the same bill and he needs help which Brian and Richard are more than happy to not give. Richard bores Brian to near death with Pink Floyd related updates and then talks about his new old music discoveries. Richard has AI bas...
591 - Did JHS just break a pedal paradigm and has Brian invented a new type of electric guitar? (00:54:13)
Brian and Richard are back for Episode 591 of the Chasing Tone Podcast - Did JHS just break a pedal paradigm and has Brian invented a new type of electric guitar? Blake has traveled back in time to the land of 56kb Internet so Brian and Richard are back in control. Brian has caught the illness that everyone else has and Richard has a remedy. Did you see the new JHS "Troika" delay pedal? The guys are really keen to discuss some of the unusual and interesting features and design choices. ...
590 - Brian wrecks another guitar and ponders what it is like to be knobyfied! (00:51:52)
Brian, Blake, and Richard are back for Episode 590 of the Chasing Tone Podcast - Brian wrecks another guitar and ponders what it is like to be knobyfied! Brian once again eschews the uniform requirements for the podcast much to the chagrin of Richard and Blake and he now looks 20% scarier. Dave Mustaine is in the news for covering a Metallica song as a bow out on his final Megadeth album and the guys are all for it. Meanwhile Richard is unwell and has discovered his father ...
589 - Brian's ears are burning and introducing the Wampler Mini EGO 76 (01:07:41)
Brian, Blake, and Richard are back for Episode 589 of the Chasing Tone Podcast - Brian's ears are burning and introducing the Wampler Mini EGO 76 Brian discovers someone has been talking about him and then breaks down a little bit of knowledge about his latest miniature marvel, The Wampler Mini EGO 76 . He also discovers words are difficult when trying to describe pedals. There is some questionable electronics discussion which you should definitely avoid. The British King of Fuzz is outraged ...
588 - It's a Trapp! We talk tone, tunes, and teaching with Nashville legend Guthrie Trapp (01:07:54)
Brian, Blake, and Richard are joined by a true Six String Legend for Episode 588 of the Chasing Tone Podcast - It's a Trapp! We talk tone, tunes, and teaching with Nashville legend Guthrie Trapp Despite some tech issues (we are looking at you Jeff Bezos) the guys are joined by a total Nashville legend and all-round nice guy, Guthrie Trapp, and Brian contemplates whether he needs his Johnson rod adjusted. Guthrie has more stories than Brian has goats and you are going to love this episod...
587 - Indiana Tones and the Pedalboard of Doom, and Brian has amp advice (00:41:48)
Brian and Richard are back for Episode 587 of the Chasing Tone Podcast - Indiana Tones and the Pedalboard of Doom, and Brian has amp advice Blake has left for a short vacation so Brian and Richard bring the rumpus and it is largely unhinged and tiny rabbits are involved. Wampler are releasing a thing this week and there may or may not be some hints in this episode. Brian has been playing a new pedal-board amp, Richard is keen to look at the box, and Brian is keen to overshare. Richard has had...
586 - New Guitar Day, Reverse Headstocks, and the End of Creativity? (00:48:19)
Brian, Blake, and Richard are back for Episode 586 of the Chasing Tone Podcast - New Guitar Day, Reverse Headstocks, and the End of Creativity? Brian accuses Richard of many things but one that cannot be denied is his hypnotic power to make other people buy a guitar. Including you. Yes, you know you want to - treat yourself. Blake has an all new shred machine and he shows it off much to the enjoyment of Brian and Richard. Do you ever play a guitar with a reverse headstock? The guys ques...
585 - Brian modifies a new pedal live on air and shares his Metaverse based exit strategy (00:46:12)
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 (00:58:00)
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? (00:42:23)
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 (00:59:42)
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 (01:00:19)
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? (00:56:01)
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 (00:45:30)
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 (00:56:22)
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 (01:05:25)
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! (00:53:01)
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? (00:58:44)
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? (01:07:55)
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...
