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/ Grez Guitars Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/grezguitars/ Summer School Electronics: https://www.summerschoolelectronics.com/ TourGear...

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/theeffectsloop Sponsors Grez Guitars: https://www.grezguitars.com/ Grez Guitars Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/grezguitars/ Summer School...

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/ Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/theeffectsloop Sponsors Grez Guitars: https://www.grezguitars.com/ Grez Guitars Instagram:...

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 journalism! I hope you enjoy this episode! Find Terrence on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_terrence_obrien_/ Sponsors Grez Guitars:...

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 pedals looks like! I hope you enjoy! Find Dan and Spun Loud Effects on: Internet: https://spunloud.com/ Instagram:...

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: https://www.silktone.org/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/silktoneamps Sponsors Grez Guitars: https://www.grezguitars.com/ Grez Guitars...

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 just generally about his approach to guitar and life. I hope you enjoy this episode as much as I did! Find Corey Congilio on: Internet: ...

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:  https://www.greateasternfx.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/greateasternfx/ YouTube: https://shorturl.at/aBSYZ Facebook:...

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:  https://www.collingsguitars.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/collingsguitars/ YouTube:...

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: https://www.instagram.com/moodymill/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/mollymillermusic Spotify: https://shorturl.at/eHM03 Shop Summer...

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: https://www.summerschoolelectronics.com/ I've partnered with TourGear Designs to get you 10% off the best patch cables in the game! You can use...

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/crestonguitars/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/61598245820/ I've partnered with TourGear Designs to get you 10% off the best patch...

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 use my affiliate link (https://www.tourgeardesigns.com/discount/40WATT) or just use the code 40WATT at checkout to get 10% off your order! If you...

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 I did!  Watch this video about the LEWITT LCT 440 Pure Vida Find Dan and LEWITT on: Internet: https://www.lewitt-audio.com/ Facebook:...

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 folks I've ever met! I hope you enjoy this episode as much as I did! Hank has been kind enough to offer listeners 20% off their order using this...

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 on: Internet: https://reeveselectro.co.uk/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reeveselectro/ NEW PARTNERSHIP! I've partnered with TourGear...

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, Summer School Electronics! Find Mark and Summer School Electronics on: Internet: https://www.summerschoolelectronics.com/ Instagram:...

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 hope you enjoy this episode with her as much as I did! Find Halee on: Internet: https://www.rockitmusicgear.com/ Internet:...

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! Find Briscoe on: Internet: https://www.briscoetheband.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/briscoetheband/ Spotify: https://bit.ly/3sORbjz...

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 as I did! Find Dylan Adams on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dylanadamsguitar/ YouTube:...

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/guitarnerds/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/Guitar-nerds NEW PARTNERSHIP! I've partnered with TourGear Designs to get you 10% off the...

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, and the, now annual, Fretboard Summit gathering - Jason has concentrated so many wonderful aspects of the gear industry into one place. In this...

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: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/robertbakerguitar/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfeviwU6C7kEjpOK4C6myuQ Facebook:...

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.com/mythospedals/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/MythosPedals Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MythosPedals/ Internet:...