As guitar pedal enthusiasts, part of the joy is checking out the circuit board layout, and build style of each effects pedal that we buy. A few years back I made this video going over some of my very favorite guitar pedal "guts" for my Instagram, and I thought it…
Tye Tyler (Shock The Fox)shares his journey from the corporate world slinging cell phones to becoming a full time guitar builder. He discusses his background in woodworking and how he got into building guitars. We also go over the importance of sharing the process of guitar building and engaging with…
In this conversation, Blake interviews Chris and Matt from Driftwood Guitars. This is an EXTREMELY YouTube driven episode. (Thanks Rhett Shull!) As the Driftwood Guitars channel has grown, so has the guitar building business and we talk about their approach, how to balance the guitar building side with the video…
Tye Tyler (Shock The Fox)shares his journey from the corporate world slinging cell phones to becoming a full time guitar builder. He discusses his background in woodworking and how he got into building guitars. We also go over the importance of sharing the process of guitar building and engaging with…
How would you like to get free guitars, guitar effects pedals, free guitar amplifiers, and a whole lot more? The road to this being your reality is actually quite simple. But let’s not confuse it being simple, with it being easy! If you are looking for companies to start sending…
A while back I did some unspeakable things to a Behringer Fuzz Pedal to see how it would hold up. I have to say, for a plastic, cheap guitar pedal, it held up great! You can watch the whole video here. https://youtu.be/nzCy9oFUknM
On a recent podcast with Molly Miller we got to discussing what our childhood selves might think about our adult selves. Just a few short years ago, my childhood self probably wouldn’t have considered adult self all that interesting. But because of this podcast, I think the attitude would be…
In this episode, Blake interviews Scott Strange from Templo Audio Devices. They discuss Scott's traveling lifestyle and the challenges of running a business while constantly on the move. Scott shares his approach to finding the right balance and bringing in help to scale his company. They also talk about the…
In this conversation, Molly Miller discusses her early start in a family band and her formal education in guitar. She shares her approach to teaching and the importance of balance in her career, which includes performing, teaching, and session work. Molly also talks about her approach to gear and pedals…
In this conversation, Blake and Landon discuss their experiences in making that sweet, sweet content. We also talk about our time at Gear Fest and the importance of networking and building relationships in the industry. (Its always good to have buddies!) We also discuss the evolution of YouTube and the…
In this conversation, Molly Miller discusses her early start in a family band and her formal education in guitar. She shares her approach to teaching and the importance of balance in her career, which includes performing, teaching, and session work. Molly also talks about her approach to gear and pedals…
We’ve all seen the news and have definitely felt it in our pocketbook… inflation has been out of control the last few years. This has most definitely impacted guitars, musical instruments, and accessories as well. Manufacturers saw their components increase around 30% on average (with some components having a 10x…
Inflation sucks. Nobody wants to see inflation make an impact of their lives, let alone their passion for music and guitars. But the reality is actually something of an open secret in the guitar industry, and you don't have to dig very hard at all to find the facts. Guitar…
Summary In this conversation, Blake and Landon discuss their experiences in making that sweet, sweet content. We also talk about our time at Gear Fest and the importance of networking and building relationships in the industry. (Its always good to have buddies!) We also discuss the evolution of YouTube and…
The Red Special, Frankenstein, Trigger, Lucille… All incredibly famous instruments in their own right, but which one is the most famous guitar of all time? I believe if you have to narrow it down to one, single instrument, the title has to go to Willie Nelson’s guitar known as Trigger.…
I was fortunate enough to get to mess around with the Benson Amps Delay from its infancy. Way back when it was an analog delay using bucket brigade technology, to the first PT2399 based version. (Which I thought Chris was crazy for, but in the end… he was right!) The…
Justyna Kelley came on an episode of the podcast and we discussed a LOT of things. From her music production career in Nashville, to how she literally came up with a song while asleep. This episode went all over the place and you can watch the full interview right here…
In this conversation, Justyna and Blake discuss her experience growing up in a musical family, her work in the Nashville music production world, and her love for different genres. She also talks about her journey as a musician and how she ended up living in Paris. Throughout the conversation, she…
Summary Justyna Kelley is a "Nashville-by-way of France" recording artist, producer, songwriter, actress, and a whole bunch of other stuff! In this conversation, Justyna and Blake discuss her background in music, her work as a producer, and her love for different genres. Justyna shares her experiences growing up in Nashville…
Will regular, steel string acoustic guitar strings work with an electric guitar with a magnetic pickup? Some people will say “Of course you can’t use acoustic strings on electric guitar”. But the truth is that you actually can! Now, it’s not optimal from a playing or sonic perspective, but they…
In this episode, Blake interviews Nick Loux from the JHS show. Nick shares his journey, starting from his childhood in a musical family to fully exploring his passion for playing drums and guitar. He also discusses the influence of movies like 'School of Rock,' 'August Rush,' and 'Once' in shaping…
Summary In this episode, host Blake Wyland interviews John Dyer Baizley from the band Baroness. They discuss the band's touring rig and guitar setup, the importance of band chemistry, and the role of the song and audience in live performances. John also shares insights into the band's intuitive approach to…
During the filming of Quentin Tarantino’s “The Hateful Eight” a very unfortunate incident happened. The film crew had a genuine 1870s Martin guitar on set for the filming to maintain authenticity with the time period the film was supposed to be taking place. The guitar in the story was supposed…
Nick Loux is a musician out of Kansas City who is best known for being a HUGE part of the widely popular JHS Show on YouTube. You've seen him, you've heard him play, but do you know his story? I certainly didn't! So I figured I should get him on…