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The Gear "n Gigs Podcast

Gear "n Gigs

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31:08

Pushing the Sonic Boundaries!

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2022/10/29

Reg and Jet have a Show 'n Tell for you that goes 0 to Epic in under 30 minutes. Using 2 of his favorite pedals, Reg shows us what the always amazing Electro Harmonix SuperEgo Plus can do when it's got an Alexander Calavera Phaser in it's loop. Spoiler alert . . . it's big, fat, huge and atmospheric. Both pedals have some surprises up their sleeve, and Reg shows us how to get the most from each one. If you're into wild sounds, don't miss this episode! For more information on Electro-Harmonix

46:48

Taking Your Bass to Another Place!

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2022/10/14

Trust ol' Reg to come up with a great Show 'n Tell for us. . . a bass extravaganza with only 2 pedals, but it's more than enough! Compression, ADSR Envelope, Distortion, Phaser, Envelope Filter, Tremelo, Swell, Fade. . . it's crazy how these two boxes can conjure up so much inspiration and expressiveness. Whether you're a seasoned pro looking for some great new sounds, or you're new to the bass pedal scene and want to find out what's possible, this is a great place to settle in and watch Reg and his

45:03

GUESS the BASS II--the Sequel!

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2022/10/11

Reg is back to make the guesses that make our day! It's time for another GUESS THE BASS episode. Reg pulls out every possible hint, extension, and extra (dubiously argued) guess that he can to try to improve his record. The self professed bass expert himself faces off against Jet with 25 questions to get it right. Will he do it? What bass has Jet tried to fool him with? Can you guess before Reg does? Oh man, I can't wait . . . To hear Jet and Reg in a band context, check out their Psychedelic Jazz

35:39

Which Electric Mistress is the BEST? A Big Flanger...

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2022/10/11

The mysterious, swirling, atmospheric flanger. Anything but humble, this staple of pedalboards is used to flavor everything from The Police and Rush to The Eagles, Pink Floyd, Robin Trower . . . the list goes on and on. And most would agree, the Electro-Harmonix Electric Mistress is the Granddaddy of them all. The one to beat. But what if you put 3 different versions of this classic guitar pedal in a shootout against each other? Hmmmm, we said. And we were off. Jet and Reg take a long listen to

20:21

Bass Distortion Done Scientifically!

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2022/09/27

Clipping or overloading a signal will bring out hot spots. It will exacerbate mud and make chords on a bass often sound messy or flubby. Enter the Source Audio Multiwave Bass Distortion! By dividing up the bass signal into 10 distinct frequency bands and distorting each of those independently, and then recombining them, you get real clarity and evenness. Chords come out intact and dynamics give it a real voice. By adding a feedback-like foldback circuit, high frequencies can be enhanced and played

55:01

Two Guitar Pedals that Could Make It All So Easy

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2022/09/22

"Search ending", "easy to use", "simple to understand", "adjustable on the fly" . . . . these are the pedal mantras that many guitar players live by. We've discovered a pedal combination that might just be the perfect small and flexible solution for gigs, practices, worship performances and recording. The Friedman Dirty Shirley overdrive/amp sim and the Wampler Metaverse modulated delay go together like Les Pauls and Marshalls. These two pedals get along so well you keep 'em separated at night. Jet

22:08

We’ve Been Slimed! VVco’s Ghostly Reverb Pedal...

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2022/09/16

In a world of box shaped guitar pedals, VVco stands out like a 50 foot marshmallow man. Everything they do is from another world, and the version of the Ecto-1 pedal we're trying today is absolutely no exception. It looks exactly like a diecast Ghostbusters ambulance, because it's made from one. Lights, doors, it all works and when you plug in your guitar, an entirely new dimension of sound is at your disposal. This particular one--you can choose your effect , how cool is that?!--is a reverb pedal

55:03

The Gameshow of Bad Decisions

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2022/09/03

OK, you don't want to miss this one. It's crass. It's ridiculous. You might laugh out loud. But it's all true. Jet and Reg bare their souls to tell stories from their (checkered) musical past. It's the Gameshow of Bad Decisions, made up just for you! If you ever wanted to hear about Jet's worst gig....or Reggie's idea of a terrible band name...or how bad a gig can smell....then this is the show for you. Hang with the boys as they compete for most humiliating, demoralizing story. It's one for the

41:16

Gimme Some Space...Boss Released a New Space Echo!

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2022/09/01

When it comes to tape delays of legend, there are really only a couple of contenders. Without doubt, one of the most revered is the Roland RE-201 Space Echo, a multi-head tape delay with EQ and Spring Reverb. It was a game changer in 1974, and to this day remains a favorite of echo connoisseurs. Many have tried to replicate the magic of these incredible tone machines in the digital age, with varying degrees of success. Now Roland themselves, under their Boss brand, bring their version to a

23:03

The Guitar Pedal That’s Not Really a Pedal

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2022/07/18

The Strymon DECO is not trying to be a guitar pedal, not exactly. It's trying to be 2 reel to reel tape decks at the same time. Not to record, but to get overdrive, flange, chorus, slapback, and modulated short-repeat delays. (huh?) I know, it's a bit hard to explain but it has a sound that is pretty darn amazing. Super natural and organic in it's effect delivery, it's deceptively simple to use but strikingly deep if you want. Truly a masterpiece of guitar enhancement, you won't want to miss this

28:58

The Big Chorus Shootout!

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2022/07/11

Chorus is coming back! At least Jet thinks so. So it's time to do the big comparison. Which analog chorus from back in the day rules the pedalboard? Is it the original Roland Boss CE-1? Is it the sequel, the CE-3? Or did MXR have it right from the get go? Does JAM's more modern take on this effect, the Waterfall, keep up with the veterans? Let's do an in-depth direct comparison and find out! Jet and Reg fire up the Marshall Class 5 with an M-Tone custom for our review. The result surprised us quite

33:19

”This is a Box of Fun!” Source Audio’s MANTA Bass Filter

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2022/06/21

Sometimes guitar and bass pedals are tools. And sometimes they are song idea machines, giving you inspiring sounds you don't expect, tones you wouldn't normally experience, sonicscapes that are otherworldly and provocative. Enter the Soundblox2 Manta. This super clean hi-end digital pedal deals out some incredibly funky and dirty analog-sounding tones, along with syrupy phasers envelope following multi-peak filters, resonance filters, and much more! It's all fun, and Reg and Jet make the most out of

34:33

GUITAR TONE TIME CAPSULE--1978 Ibanez Iceman & 1976...

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2022/05/27

What could be better than playing through a vintage Roland DC-50 bucket brigade delay/chorus unit? Playing a vintage Paul Stanley Signature Iceman through it! We take a ride through Tone Heaven as we check out these beauties from the 1970's. It's an all analog session that only says "digital" lol. Is the DC-50 delay the bomb? Is the chorus as good as it gets? What happens when you add a modern Nobel ODR-1 overdrive pedal to the mix? Is it better before or after the DC-50? All these questions are

52:43

Consider Our Minds Blown! The FX Tracker Has Us...

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2022/05/17

OK, we've tested a lot of pedals. We've owned and used hundreds. We've also worked in music stores for many years so we kinda thought we'd seen it all. And yet. . . no. No we hadn't. The FX Tracker by Backline Engineering. A tour de force for a pedal manufacturer for sure. We've never looked forward to hearing the next preset more in our lives. This thing takes the cake--Lush, animated, surprising, detailed, flexible and unfathomable are the words that best describe this deceptively simple looking

32:14

Awesomeness! VVco’s Delayrean Delay Pedal is Like No...

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2022/05/02

It's a pretty unbelievable package. VVco has produced a Delorean shaped delay pedal...literally, a real time machine! But is the sound it makes a good one? Jet blows Reg's mind with this one. Come along for the ride. You don't want to miss it. If you are interested in buying a Delayrean pedal from VVco, feel free to use our exclusive Gear 'n Gigs Discount Code on their website and get 5% off the retail price. code: Gear'nGigs5 For more information on the VVCO Delayrean, please visit:

29:14

GUESS THE BASS Game--20 Questions to Solve It

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2022/04/22

A new game for Gear 'n Gigs--Guess the Bass! Reg has 20 questions to guess what bass Jet is playing. (hint: It's something special) He can hear it but he can't see it. Can he come up with the answer or is he doomed to mockery and finger pointing? Can you guess it before he does? Play along and have some fun with us as Reggie digs for the truth before time runs out. Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 0:16 What's the game? what are the rules? 1:35 The Questions and sound samples begin 15:10 Jet gives Reggie a

12:30

Earthquaker Devices NIGHT WIRE Harmonic Tremelo . . ....

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2022/04/03

Harmonic Trems are being talked about a lot lately, and for good reason. By splitting frequencies and using them to push and pull on the signal, an organic and pleasing tremelo can be had. Earthquaker Devices, one of our favorite pedal brands, offers the Night Wire, so we give it a chance to shine. It has the harmonic trem, but also an envelope feature. Very cool on paper . . . .But is it funky? How does it work on bass? Let's find out together on our inaugural Show 'n Tell episode. For more info

01:27:14

Unbelievable Luck! Nick Bernstein Joins Us for a...

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2022/03/09

Straight from the Late Late Show with James Corden, Senior VP Late Night Programs West Coast CBS, Nick Bernstein, sits down for a full-length, informative chat with our own Jet Stone. Nick has one of the most amazing Late Night TV backgrounds you'll find, having worked on everything from Saturday Night Live and Leno to Conan, Pete Holmes, Jimmy Fallon and of course James Corden. He gives us the low down on the Late Late Show as well as discussing what a booked band might expect, what it takes to put

25:21

Flanger Shootout -- Longamp Roxanne VS Vintage...

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2022/02/14

Used by guitar heroes like Andy Summers, Alex Lifeson, David Gilmour and many others, the Electro-Harmonix Electric Mistress analog flanger is a classic among classic pedals. Known for it's "halo" type modulation sound, it has been a staple of rock and roll since it came out in 1976. Now Longamp, a company out of Poland, has recreated the circuit, utilizing genuine MN3007 chips. Handmade and capable of 9v or 12v operation, is this the modern alternative that will be able to dethrone the original

01:04:12

Joie Calio’s Guitar and Bass Tone Secrets!

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2021/12/24

Bass player and singer for Billboard superstars Dada, amazing guitar player for Hollywood soundtrack kings 7Horse, Joie Calio has left his mark on the music world. His tones are unique and compelling, and his incredible experience both in the studio and on the stage gives him a veteran's insight into what works, what doesn't, and what's really important when the lights go on. We talk pedals, guitars, basses, and get into a serious side discussion about Two-Rock amps! Come with us on a converation

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