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 …
027-INTERVIEW WITH EL REY FX
The Knobs interview Cincinnati pedal builder badass Jimmy Nielesn, founder of El Rey FX a genuinely great hombre and nuevo amigo. TOP 4: favorite signature effect of a known guitarist. …
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 …
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 …
024 HUMBUCKER PICKUPS 101
The Knobs get deep into humbucker knowledge land in what we are calling our pickups 101 series with the help of resident pickup expert Jared Brandon. TOP 4: Humbucker pickup …
023 SINGLE COIL PICKUPS 101
The Knobs discuss single coil pickups with new Knob Jared Brandon. As an expert in pickups, Jared begins a 101 course in understanding pickups beginning with this guitar podcast episode …
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 …
021 GUEST: DEREK ASUAN-O’BRIEN FOUNDER OF LINCOLN GUITARS
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 …
020 GUEST: JARED BRANDON FOUNDER OF BRANDONWOUND PICKUPS
The Knobs interview custom pickup winder Jared Brandon, founder of Brandonwound Pickups. He shares how he got started and how he found his specialty. TOP 4: favorite pickup position Hosted …
019 Guest: Tim Seisser founder of Low Down Bass Guitars
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. …
018 Guitar goals, wants and needs
The Knobs discuss goals and acquisitions we hope to make over the next few months. TOP 4: Choice one of four very well know, but very polarizing bass guitars…. if …
017 Guest: Rattlesnake Cables founder 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 …
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 …
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 …
014 Protecting your hearing
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 …
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 …
012 Reliced vs. Roadworn
The Knobs discuss the differences between reliced and roadworn guitars. Plus a Todd brings a bass for show and tell. TOP 4: Favorite amp based on tone Hosted by Todd …
011 Guest: Stringjoy 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 …
009 Guest: Tube Amp Veteran David Harris Part 2
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 …
009 Guest: Tube Amp 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, …