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The Tone Mob Podcast

Blake Wyland & Sound Talent Media

The year was 2015. Show host Blake Wyland intended to start a podcast where he took a deep dive with his guests from the guitar world to explain their rigs. What happened was that, but also a whole lot more. The show quickly evolved into discussions about people"s lives. Guitars, pedals, amps, etc. are the central hub of the show, but it really is more about the PEOPLE behind all of it. Both the musicians who use the gear, and the folks that create these magical tools of expression. You can expect

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All Episodes

68:49

"I WON'T Put Out A Song With MIDI Drums" (Craig...

The Tone Mob Podcast ·

2024/11/26

Here we go folks! On this episode I sat down with Craig William, of Many Eyes and Tzarina!We get Craig's early influences in music, his journey through various genres, and how he got involved in these projects. The conversation gets into into the challenges of touring, the creative process behind songwriting, and the evolution of gear from traditional tube amps to digital solutions like the Quad Cortex. Craig shares his experiences on stage, the importance of being present while performing, and the

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94:09

Bill Murray? No... Bilmuri w/ Sean Mackowski of...

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2024/11/18

On this very special episode of the podcast, I'm talking to Sean Mackowski of Tallon Electric! Tallon Electric is a relatively new guitar pedal company, but they EXPLODED onto the scene via some extremely special and truly awesome collaborations with some successful bands. (Bilmuri, Plea For Purging, Alpha Wolf and August Burns Red). We dive into Sean's musical journey from childhood to his experiences in various bands, including My Ticket Home and Attack! Attack!, and his eventual transition into

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66:29

What Can You Play On A Jazz Bass? w/ John Demaio of...

The Tone Mob Podcast ·

2024/11/11

On this episode, I am chatting with John Demaio of Voltic Electronic Devices. John shares his experiences in the Army band, his transition from bass to guitar, and the various musical influences that have shaped his career. The conversation also delves into the challenges of starting a business in the music industry, common issues faced in amp repair, and a bunch of other rad stuff like: What the heck CAN you play on a Jazz Bass? Being the first in your region can be beneficial John's current

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69:12

How Many Monkeys Does It Take To Wire A Fender?

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2024/11/04

In this episode of the Tone Mob Podcast, host Blake Wyland and partner Scott Marquart get into some GEAR STUFF! But first we must engage in a lively discussion that begins with Halloween costumes because we recorded this on Halloween proper. What's start's off as a commentary on Scott's cowboy outfit moves into a SHOCKING REVELATION about your host's teenage years. After that, we dive into some gear releases, including: the Keeley OctaPsi, , The new Clean Compressor from Chase Bliss The Keeley

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70:52

Nashville "NEEDS" Another Guitar Store w/ Zach...

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2024/10/28

This week I have my dude Zach from Mythos Pedals, the Dipped In Tone Podcast, and most recently High Voltage Guitars on the show this week. Zach has been on the podcast a few different times, but he has had so much new stuff happening that I had to have him back on for another round.Specifically, we get into the how and why behind him starting Nashville's newest guitar retail shop, High Voltage Guitars. In a place with great shops seemingly everywhere, why did Zach start this store? What's the idea

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66:15

Shermy Freeman of The Surfrajettes

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2024/10/21

Shermy Freeman is a fantastic surfy guitarist from the incredible band, The Surfrajettes. We of course dive into gear including her collaboration with our mutual friends at SolidgoldFx, her custom FOLDING pedalboard, single control Fender amps, Creston electric guitars and more! Shermy also shares her experiences with social media, the challenges of starting a band, and the evolution of her instruments and sound. The conversation gets into the impact of viral success on their music career and the

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96:54

Telecasters & Power Metal w/ Federico Mondelli of...

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2024/10/14

Today I am talking to Federico Mondelli from Italian Power Metal Sensations Frozen Crown! Oh yeah! We take a journey through his guitars and Federico discusses his story in the music industry, highlighting the challenges faced in the Italian music scene, his transition to a solo career in Japan, and the formation of his band Frozen Crown. He shares insights on the importance of live performances, the impact of online presence, and the challenges of touring. The conversation also touches on his

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68:33

1000s of Guitars SAVED From Landfills w/ Jason & Ian...

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2024/10/07

On today's episode of the podcast, I sit down with Jason Gano and Ian Harrold of Musical Instrument Reclamation Corporation. MIRC is a truly fascinating and unique company based in Music City that has saved untold thousands of guitars from ending up in landfills. MIRC partners with musical instrument brands, retailers, and individuals all around the world. They take guitars that get damaged in shipping, have factory flaws, or some other factor that would make them unsellable as "A" stock, and run

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72:54

My First STRATOCASTER w/ Joe Branton of Guitar Nerds

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2024/09/30

On this episode of The Tone Mob Podcast, I am reunited with Joe Branton of Guitar Nerds for a lively discussion about our latest guitar and bass acquisitions, the nuances of said purchases, and the cultural significance of Fender and Gibson guitars.We also explore the resurgence of 70s guitars, the evolution of modern gear, and the intricacies of using wah pedals. This is the most GUITAR GEAR focused (yet rambling) chat of the Tone Mob in quite some time, so I'm sure you will get a kick out of

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74:27

Guitar Wisdom w/ Tomo Fujita

The Tone Mob Podcast ·

2024/09/23

Don't worry. Don't compare. Don't expect too fast. Be kind to yourself. These are just a few of bits of "Guitar Wisdom" that Berklee College of Music Instructor Tomo Fujita has been known for. Between his classes at the famous college, and his own online lesson platform, Tomo has helped literally thousands of people not only be able to better express themselves on their guitars, but he's also been a huge inspiration for some of the most popular guitarists of our generation. (John Mayer anyone?) In

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68:40

Nick & Jack of Guitar Center Vintage

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2024/09/16

This is a very special episode of the show! Today I am talking with Jack Hetherington and Nick Conte who are key people in Guitar Center's Vintage department. We talk about their stories and how they came to be some of they key "point people" in the vintage guitar world. Topics include: Jack's journey from history major to vintage guitar expert. Nick's early exposure to vintage guitars through his father. The significance of stories behind vintage instruments. Being open to different eras of

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66:41

Trying To Keep Sane w/ Adrian of ThorpyFx

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2024/09/09

Adrian Thorpe of ThorpyFx has returned to the podcast! On this episode of the show we get into some rather "heavy" methods that both Adrian and myself use to attempt to keep ourselves from going insane. (It might be a little weird, but it works!) We also discuss: The NAMM Show. Is Adrian attending? Is Blake? The strange struggle of finding time to PLAY the guitar while working in the guitar industry The importance (and unimportance) of ongoing instruction Are gear demos honest? Can someone be

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63:27

Karl Sanders of Nile!!!

The Tone Mob Podcast ·

2024/09/02

As you have determined, on this episode I'm talking to Karl Sanders from the legendary band Nile! And we go places baby. We. Go. Places.We discuss the band's early days, and Karl's view on the evolving acceptance of extreme metal over the years. We, of course, talk about Karl's rig and why he says he'll never give up the tube amps. (It's a very good reason.) Karl and I also talk about the inspiration behind Nile's ancient Egyptian theme and how Karl's songwriting process is somewhat inverted from

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81:16

A TONEWOOD Discovery?! w/ Derek Kimball of Kimball...

The Tone Mob Podcast ·

2024/08/26

This a story you probably haven't heard before! Derek Kimball from Kimball Hardwoods shares his journey into the guitar industry and supplying high quality, and specific wood for high-end guitars.We discuss the importance of passion and perseverance in starting a business and the challenges of balancing work and personal life. Derek emphasizes the need for quality and excellent customer service in the industry, as well as the importance of communication and transparency. The conversation also

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70:35

Frank Iero (My Chemical Romance) & James Bowman...

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2024/08/19

This is one KILLER and super nerdy episode of the podcast! Today I am chatting with Frank Iero from My Chemical Romance and Jamesbowman of Bowman Audio Endeavors/ Against Me! The fellas came on to discuss the new pedal that BAE is producing for Frank, and we got really nerdy with it! We talk about a ton of different stuff including:The PULL that vintage guitars have. Why Frank plays so many different guitars James' signature Gibson that almost/kind of happened Frank's fling with digital amps

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89:53

WE LOVE LES PAULS w/ Scott Marquart of Stringjoy

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2024/08/12

On this episode of the Tone Mob Podcast, Blake and Scott discuss their shared love for Les Paul guitars. We talk about their personal experiences with Les Pauls, including the different models they own and the modifications they've made. We also discuss the ergonomics of Les Pauls and the pros and cons of having a pickguard. The conversation touches on the history of Epiphone and Gibson's acquisition of the brand. In this part of the conversation, Scott and Blake discuss the challenges of creating

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71:05

REAL Amp Superiority w/ Mike Cunniff of Boston Manor

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2024/08/05

Gear, gear and MOAR GEAR talk on this episode.Mike and I dive into his journey from a biomedical professional to full time musician in popular rock act, Boston Manor. It's a more sudden change in fields than I would have expected! After that we dive immediately into the pedalboard, why he believes he'll always play genuine tube amplifiers (though we do touch on the digital modeling world as well). Marshall, Gibson, Fender, Meris, Ibanez 7 series, and of course BOSS are all gushed about on this

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83:46

I Broke Into Robert Baker's Studio

The Tone Mob Podcast ·

2024/07/29

As I'm sure you have heard, I was recently in Nashville again. While there, I figured doing some LIVE IN PERSON PODCASTING was in order. So I took a little drive to my buddy Robert Baker's studio and we got into a a conversation about... conversations!We talked about: His interview with Vince Gill, Brent Mason, and other guitar greats. His current favorite telecaster (it probably isn't what you think) Vintage Firebird pickups His move to Nashville Indian food And a whole lot more! Give

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68:26

Johan Reinholdz of Dark Tranquility

The Tone Mob Podcast ·

2024/07/22

We've got another heavy hitter for you on this episode! Today I'm talking with Yohan Reinholdz of the band Dark Tranquility (and formerly of Andromeda). We talk gear, the evolution of his process, the Swedish music scene, his daily routine, inspirations, and a whole lot more.You are going to dig this one for sure! Check out Dark Tranquility on their website HERE https://www.darktranquillity.com/ Give Yohan a follow on his Instagram HERE https://www.instagram.com/johan_reinholdz Support The Show

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92:59

Travis Stever of Coheed & Cambria and L.S. Dunes

The Tone Mob Podcast ·

2024/07/15

On this very special episode of The Tone Mob Podcast I sat down with my new buddy Travis Stever of Coheed & Cambria and L.S. Dunes! It turned out absolutely wonderful and Travis even let me share some of his music with you that most people have not heard!We had an absolute blast nerding out on all things music and we covered things like: Travis's deep love for Les Pauls, and the influence of Jimmy Page, Neil Young, Tony Iommi and more. Travis shares his perspective on collaboration and the

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