013-Boutique Guitar Builders 1

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013-Boutique Guitar Builders 1

FromThe Guitar Knobs

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65 minutes

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Jun 15, 2016

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Podcast episode

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The Knobs, in one of many discussions on this topic, focus on a few boutique guitar builders.

TOP 4: Straps of choice

Hosted by Todd Novak with Jeff Fischer and Chris Graham. Aaron and Jay were busy being responsible adults.

Released:

Jun 15, 2016

Format:

Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

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005-Our current favorite gear 1: The Knobs discuss our current favorite gear we are playing. TOP 4: Most desired bass guitar Hosted by Todd Novak with Aaron Cook, Jeff Fischer and Jay Donovan . by The Guitar Knobs
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006-Gone But Not Forgotton Guitar Trades And Sales: The Knobs share what we have sold or traded that we regret or miss. TOP 4: Favorite guitar finish & dressing Hosted by Todd Novak with Aaron Cook and Jeff Fischer and Jay Donovan. by The Guitar Knobs
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016-Pawn Shop Prowl: The Knobs discuss our finds from a recent pawn shop hunt. TOP 4: Who would you want a single lesson from in all of guitar history? Hosted by Todd Novak with Aaron Cook, Jay Donovan and Jeff Fischer by The Guitar Knobs
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009-Interview with Tube Amp Building veteran David Harris Part 1: The Knobs are honored to interview tube amp building veteran of over 50 years, Dave Harris. He shares his history of discovery and building and love of point-to-point hand wiring, and of course the amazing sounds his amps produce. Hosted by Todd Novak, w... by The Guitar Knobs
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007-Dream builds on the Warmoth website 1: The Knobs welcome back guest Knob Chris Graham and discuss the fantasy builds we made on the Warmoth website. TOP 4: Favorite pick, (or plectrum if you are a Guitar Nerd heh! Hosted by Todd Novak with Aaron Cook and Chris Graham. by The Guitar Knobs
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026-Interview with Alchemy Audio: The Knobs Interview Chicago's own guitar pedal modding master Johnny Balmer of Alchemy Audio. And Jared makes some strange noises. Top 4: Guitar pedal cable connection placement of choice. Hosted by Todd Novak with Jeff Fischer and Jared Bra... by The Guitar Knobs
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015-Best Deal Ever!: The Knobs discuss the best deal we ever got on our favorite gear–perfect for all you craigslist junkies like Todd TOP 4: greatest underrated guitarists Hosted by Todd Novak with Aaron Cook, Jay Donovan, and Jeff Fischer by The Guitar Knobs
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001-Welcome To The Guitar Knobs Podcast Plus Our First Guitars: In this our first episode we share a bit about each of The Knobs' music background and share stories about our first guitars. Hosted by Todd Novak with Aaron Cook, Jeff Fischer and Jay Donovan. by The Guitar Knobs
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010-Part 2 of our Interview with veteran tube amp builder David Harris: Part 2 of our interview with veteran tube amp builder since 1957 Dave Harris, featuring a Q&A from The Guitar Knobs. Guest Knob guitarist Marc DiCenzo rejoins us and lays down some sweet licks. Hosted by Todd Novak and Jeff Fischer by The Guitar Knobs
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003-Guest Knob_ Part 1 Music Mastering Engineer Chris Graham: The Knobs interview Guest Knob and Music Mastering Engineer Chris Graham. TOP 4: Least favorite guitar to play. Hosted by Todd Novak with Aaron Cook, Jeff Fischer and Chris Graham. by The Guitar Knobs
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017-Interview with Rattlesnake Cables creator Hank Donovan: The Knobs are joined by Hank Donovan, creator of Rattlesnake Cables in Missoula Montana for an fantastically informative interview. TOP 4: What effect can you not live without? Hosted by Todd Novak with Aaron Cook, Jay Donovan and Jeff Fischer by The Guitar Knobs
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002-What Gear We Are Jonesing For!: The Knobs discuss the music gear we would love to have at the moment. We also introduce our TOP 4 segment. This weeks TOP 4 is: Favorite Star Guitar. Hosted by Todd Novak with Aaron Cook, Jeff Fischer and Jay Donovan. by The Guitar Knobs
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023-Single Coil Pickups 101: The Knobs welcome Jared Brandon to the crew as a new Knob. As an expert in pickups, Jared begins a 101 course in understanding pickups beginning with single coils. TOP 4: Single coil pickup style of choice Hosted by Todd Novak with Jeff Fischer and... by The Guitar Knobs
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014-Protecting your hearing when playing: The Knobs discuss the importance of hearing protection and ways to achieve it in the studio and in live situations. TOP 4: Combo or Head/Cab Hosted by Todd Novak with Aaron Cook, Jay Donovan, and Brian Adams (not THE) by The Guitar Knobs
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011-Interview with Stringjoy's founder Scott Marquart: The Knobs welcome guest Knob Scott Marquart and founder of Nashville's very own Stringjoy, the little company making a big ruckus in the guitar string world. TOP 4: Favorite licensed signature guitar model. Hosted by Todd Novak with Aaron Cook and Jay D... by The Guitar Knobs
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021-Interview with Lincoln Guitars founder Derek Asuan-O_Brien.mp3: The Knobs Interview Lincoln Guitars founder and builder Derek Asuan-O’Brien, plus bonus knob Jared Brandon of Brandonwound Pickups returns as a guest host with space echo! Top 4: Guitar knob style of choice Hosted by Todd Novak with Jay Donovan and... by The Guitar Knobs
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025-Melody Maker Mayhem: The Knobs discuss the craziness behind the body styles of the various versions of the Gibson Melody Maker, and a whole bunch of other randomness. TOP 4: Finger slide type of choice Hosted by Todd Novak with Jared Brandon by The Guitar Knobs
64 min listen
022-Dialing In Your Tone: The Knobs discuss the first of several episodes about dialing in tone on amps, EQ pedals and the like. Also we say adios to Aaron for a little while. Top 4: Trick of choice while playing Hosted by Todd Novak with Jay Donovan, Aaron Cook and Jeff Fis... by The Guitar Knobs
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013-Boutique Guitar Builders 1: The Knobs, in one of many discussions on this topic, focus on a few boutique guitar builders. TOP 4: Straps of choice Hosted by Todd Novak with Jeff Fischer and Chris Graham. Aaron and Jay were busy being responsible adults. by The Guitar Knobs
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008-Guest Knob Brian Adams (not THE) shares his penchant for digital gear: The Knobs welcome guest Knob local musician Brian Adams (not THE Brian Adams) to discuss his extensive use of digitally based gear. TOP 4: Favorite influential guitar tone. Hosted by Todd Novak with Aaron Cook, Jeff Fischer, Jay Donovan and guest Knob Br... by The Guitar Knobs
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028-Pickups 101 Grab Bag: The Knobs wrap up our Pickups 101 series with a grab bag style discussion touching on P90's, wide-range pickups, blades, rails and more. Also Jared shows a wrench into the speed of light. TOP 4: Female guitarist of choice Hosted by Todd Novak with J... by The Guitar Knobs
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012-Reliced vs. Roadworn: The Knobs discuss the differences betwen reliced and roadworn gutiars. Plus a Todd brings a bass for show and tell. TOP 4: Favorite amp based on tone Hosted by Todd Novak with Aaron Cook and Jeff Fischer and Jay Donovan. by The Guitar Knobs
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052-Interview With Lollygagger FX Founder Sean Wright: The Knobs interview Lollygagger FX founder Sean Wright, creator of the famed Canaglia drive pedal. Hosted by Todd Novak with Jared Brandon and Tony Dudzik by The Guitar Knobs
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019-Interview with Bass Luthier Tim Seisser of Low Down Bass: The Knobs interview a very talented bass luthier and full time musician Tim Seisser, owner of Low Down Bass, who shares his approach to making some truly outstanding bass guitars. TOP 4: favorite bass pickup configuration. by The Guitar Knobs
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030-Gig Bag Essentials: The Knobs Discuss what essential items make it into their gig bags and some other nonsense. TOP 4: Live pick reservoir of choice Hosted by Todd Novak with Jeff Fischer, Jared Brandon and Chris Graham by The Guitar Knobs
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029-Compression 101: The Knobs give mastering engineer Chris Graham the floor to discuss the use of compression as a tool for guitar in live and recording uses. TOP 4: Non traditional guitar body shape of choice Hosted by Todd Novak with Jeff Fischer, Jared Brandon and Chris... by The Guitar Knobs
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039 - Interview with The Pickguardian Tony Dudzik: The Knobs interview The Pickguardian - Tony Dudzik, the foremost maker of quality custom handmade pickguards. Tony has seen just about everything in the guitar world, and built something custom for it. We also get a call from Johnny Balmer of Alchemy Aud... by The Guitar Knobs
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033-Interview With YouTube Giant Nick Jaffe: The Knobs interview Nick Jaffe of the monster YouTube channel JustNickMusic. Nick is a cornerstone of the online guitar world having created a gigantic library of videos for us all. We cover everythingthing from his first guitar, how he started and where... by The Guitar Knobs
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032-Veteran Guitarist And Teacher John Losco: The Knobs Interview veteran guitar enthusiast, player and teacher John Losco. John shares a lifetime of learning, experience, great guitar stories and some great advice. He also shares his prized custom '68 Jazzmaster. Its a long episode but well worth i... by The Guitar Knobs
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013-Boutique Guitar Builders 1

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