Our recent video featuring alnico speakers played through a Vox AC30S1 was a ton of fun to make and we learned a lot. In this episode, the Knobs are joined by Hex Mattos who played the 4 guitars in that video. Together we go through each of the four selected alnico speakers share our thoughts....and have a few laughs. Hosted by Todd Novak with Tony…

John Mlynczak, President and CEO of NAMM, joins the Knobs to discuss the present and future of the NAMM Show. As the largest international gathering for the music products, sound, and live event industries, the NAMM Show draws the guitar gear world together each year. Amid speculation about the show's success and relevance, John shares his bold vis…

Seth Elalouf founder of Huntington Audio Labs joins the Knobs and special guests Tallon Electric and Rare Buzz Effects to share the story of his unique guitar pedal production gear. Instead of making pedals, Seth set out to make things that help pedal makers make pedals with less hassle and a more reliable process, for all levels of pedal makers. H…

You asked for more Jared so...our little buddy Jared Brandon joins the podcast to share what he has been up to. Jared has been pretty busy since moving to Nashville joining Gibson as Pickup Product Manager, so he shares some inside details of some of the latest Gibson Pickup endeavors he has been influential in. Hosted by Todd Novak with Tony Dudzi…

Sam Jett, Grand Poobah, Anesthesiologist, and now pedal maker to the stars joins us to share everything we need to know about the new Tony Boloney Pedal. Sam is also a HUGE supporter of the builders we feature on our podcast and heck, we like talking with him! Hosted by Todd Novak with Tony Dudzik #guitarpodcast #electricguitar #pedaleffects #pedal…

Donovan Johnson, founder of Cryptid Audio Investigations, joins us for some in-studio hijinx. Cryptid is a local guitar pedal brand in our backyard here in Columbus, Ohio, and we were thrilled to get to play with a bunch of his pedals. We discussed the creepy backstory of how he got twisted up in pedal fx creation too of course! Hosted by Todd Nova…

Rob Chafe our very own Professional guitar amplifier repair master joins us to provide answers to the burning question "Are you powering your amplifier correctly?" Rob is a stickler regarding correct amplifier use and shares his advice on power conditioners, variacs, etc., and just knowing your way around the business end of an amplifier. As usual,…

David Britton founder of Red River Amplification joins us from Nashville to discuss his latest creation, The Hexafoil Harmonic Fuzz. This guitar pedal is a very interesting meld of two much-loved noise platforms. David was a fantastic guest with a very interesting backstory and we are glad he is out there doing his thing. Hosted by Todd Novak with …

Henri Cash of STARCRAWLER took a break during his tour to join the knobs again. We discuss his tour and pursuit of special instruments and the release of his new exclusive guitar pedal. Some pretty big names in the guitar pedal community pitched in to make this special fuzz come to life. Hosted by Todd Novak with Tony Dudzik #guitarpodcast #electri…

The Knobs are joined by Seth Duffey founder of Spindrift Audio to discuss the release of the Alpha Wolfe. This groundbreaking pedal results from a collaboration between guitarist Emily Wolfe and Seth. The Alpha Wolfe puts a single-channel mixing board with Germanium and Silicon drive channels to provide a huge spectrum of tonal possibilities. Hoste…

The Knobs are joined by return guest and author Chris Gill to discuss "sleeper guitars" — what they are, where to find them, and what to be mindful of before buying. Chris knows his stuff because he has written for the leading guitar magazines and other media for the last 30 years. And with Tony and all his guitar knowledge at the other end of the …

The Knobs interview Brian Bicknell, founder of Spruce Effects to catch up on his latest release. We were wowed by the NEW Junior Ranger Series' first upcoming release—the ACADIA. There is some great thinking behind this reimagined line of familiar pedals and a great way to get into the Spruce Effects brand. Hosted by Todd Novak with Tony Dudzik #gu…

The Knobs interview Chris Benson on the eve of Bensonfest 2024! Chris gives us the details on the first Bensonfest and what you can expect when you get there. It's been several years since Chris was on the show and Benson has seen many changes and much growth since then, so we also spend some time catching up, and getting the scoop on new Benson pr…

The Knobs interview John DeMaio founder of Voltic Electronic Devices. Voltic is based in the great state of Delaware and when John is not repairing amps he is making great pedals, two of which are the DTF (Dual Transistor Fuzz) and the Awkward Mustache which we discuss in great detail! Hosted by Todd Novak with Tony Dudzik #guitarpodcast #electricg…

The Knobs interview Dave Jordan founder of Non-Human Audio. We had a great time talking with Dave, a very enthusiastic tone-shaper making pedals for the people in Albuquerque, New Mexico. We love Dave's enthusiasm for musical creativity which comes out in spades with his pedal designs. We discuss the Slow Loris dynamic slapback delay and the Unclea…

The Knobs interview Sean Mackowski founder of Tallon Electric—right under our nose in Columbus, Ohio! Sean blew up after Josh Scott featured his "Dual Drive" on The JHS Show. You can't beat having two pedals in one and Sean tells us all about that and more! Hosted by Todd Novak with Tony Dudzik (founder of the Mike Love fan club) and Rob Chafe (Cha…

The Knobs interview Mike Purcell owner of Monkey Riot Pedals hailing from Nashville, Tennesse. Mike is a 25-year veteran of the recording engineering world so the desire to go to great lengths to find the unique tones and effects are instinctual to Monkey Riot pedals. If you want your guitar to "do the roar!" you are in the riot place. See what I d…

The Knobs interview Oats And Molasses founder Chad Morgan-Sterenberg one of Detroit's own pedal community. For years, Chad has been testing his circuits on hundreds of recordings and thousands of live shows. And as a touring musician, he has a unique edge as a pedal builder. His newest pedal design, the VB-2 is described as an Overdrive Analog Text…

The Knobs interview German guitar maker Marcel Fehse founder of all aluminum Fehse Guitars. We ran into Marcel at NAMM 2024 and were truly blown away by his unique guitar design. The innovations go beyond simply being aluminum guitar body and necks. From the string-through nut and the proprietary bridge to the faceted hollow neck, Marcel has outdon…

The Knobs introduce "Four On The Floor Shootout" a brand new episode theme focused on discussing our shared but different experiences with four pedals within a pedal type or style category. We based this on our very own "Four On The Floor" segment that we started in 2017 and is still going strong. This is one of many to come and we hope you like it…

The Knobs welcome Joe Halliday founder of Hello Sailor Effects back for a third episode and for good reason! Joe has been very busy and has loads of new things in store for his brand and products and that means for you too! As always Joe was fantastic to hang out with of course. #guitarpodcast #electricguitar #pedaleffects #pedalfx #theguitarknobs …

The Knobs welcome to the show Enrico Fernando, Grand Poohbah supporter on Patreon and one heck of a nice guy. Did we mention he plays bass AND guitar? Enrico has a great backstory and supports the gear builders and guitar community we all love. Thank you so much Enrico! #guitarpodcast #electricguitar #pedaleffects #pedalfx #theguitarknobs #guitarkn…

The Knobs welcome Angelo Lorenzo founder of Renzo Sound to the podcast. We had a great time talking with Angelo about his themed pedals the Autumn Drive and the Winter Fuzz. Angelo has a backstory that many of us can relate to and we are excited for the future of Renzo sound. #guitarpodcast #electricguitar #pedaleffects #pedalfx #theguitarknobs #gu…

The Knobs welcome to the podcast Reverend Guitars CEO, Ken Haas. He covers some of the interesting milestones in the history of Reverend and how that has shaped the very dynamic present and future. Reverend is well known for remarkable guitar designs and innovations that continue to redefine tone. #guitarpodcast #electricguitar #pedaleffects #pedal…

The Knobs welcome Tom and Dan of Electro-Harmonix to the show to discuss a big release that is rooted back to the origins of EHX - The Line Boost. The new LPB-3 is packed with handy new features making it a must-have for any pedalboard. They also shed light on another line of nine pedals called the Pico Line, and the Lizard King too! #guitarpodcast…

The Knobs welcome Matt Holl founder of Wren And Cuff back to the show. Matt discusses his new release with us and we discuss some best practices and things to avoid doing when using Muff based fuzz pedals. #guitarpodcast #electricguitar #pedaleffects #pedalfx #theguitarknobs #guitarknobs #guitarinterview #guitaramplifier #guitarpickups #guitarsetup…

The Knobs welcome "Les Paul - 70 Years" author Julien Bitoun. This book is one of our favorite guitar books and we've given several away on the show so it was extra special to talk directly to the man who created it. Calling from France to talk about guitars, c'est un mec bien! #guitarpodcast #electricguitar #pedaleffects #pedalfx #theguitarknobs #…

The Knobs welcome Gear Ant founder Elad Mezrahi back to the show to catch us up on what he has been working on...which is a lot! Elad has 8 new pedals since we've last talked with him including a brand new CICADA fuzz/phase combo that sounds fantastic! Elad has also been an essential supporter of our podcast as an Executive Producer and we cannot t…

The Knobs welcome Jeff Schroeder back for an unprecedented 7th interview! Since leaving The Smashing Pumpkins Jeff has been busy exploring new territory in his guitar playing. Always the student, he has been digging into plenty of interesting paths to inspiration. Hosted by Todd Novak with Tony Dudzik and Jared Brandon #guitarpodcast #electricguita…

The Knobs welcome Barton McGuire founder of Cosmodio Instruments to the podcast. Barton created an incredibly versatile drive through his use of unconventional drive-shaping controls. We love his approach to exploring what is possible outside the familiar. Barton's intellect and curiosity will surely continue to provide the gear world with more int…

The Knobs welcome Dom Hilton founder of Footloose Effects to the show. Dom's approach to pedal production gives him the freedom to be quite creative with his pedal art and his unique takes on known circuits. He is a very hands-on builder with a great backstory. All this makes for a very collectible pedal line that won't bust the bank. Hosted by Tod…

The Knobs welcome O.C.E. Pedals founder Chris Evans to the show to discuss his guitar pedals and his animated back story. Chris is a talented guy with a passion for creating things and he has found a great outlet in guitar gear. We're glad to have him on the show! Hosted by Todd Novak with Tony Dudzik #guitarpodcast #electricguitar #pedaleffects #p…

The Knobs continue the discussion of ways to get a home studio setup for a range of budgets and experience level. A visit to our studio from Grand Poohbah David Kamminga who had just built out his own home studio prompted the episode idea. Supported by knowledge from Relay Recording owner Jon Fintel and a ton of amplification knowledge from Rob Cha…

The Knobs discuss ways to get a home studio setup for a range of budgets and experience level. A visit to our studio from Grand Poohbah David Kamminga who had just built out his own home studio prompted the episode idea. Supported by knowledge from Relay Recording owner Jon Fintel and a ton of amplification knowledge from Rob Chafe made this a very…

The Knobs welcome Peter Holmstrom guitarist of The Dandy Warhols to the podcast. We are all fans of this band here at the show so it was an extra special interview. Peter has loads of albums and 30 years of touring under his belt, so naturally, he has great gear stories to share with us all. Plus he's a helluva nice fellow. Thanks Peter! Hosted by …

The Knobs welcome Bad Cat Amplifiers to the podcast! We are joined by owner John Thompson as well as Media and Artist Relations maestro Nick Poppin. The American-made Bad Cat is a well-known brand but at least for us, the back story was not...until NOW! John and Nick help us understand the DNA inside Bad Cat Amps and some great products they contin…

The Knobs welcome Åke Strömer founder of Stromer Mutroniks. This Swedish builder is making great effects pedals in Brooklyn NYC including his take on the Superfuzz in his custom designed enclosures. Give your guitar the gift of awesome with a Stromer pedal! We hope you enjoy the interview as much as we did. Hosted by Todd Novak with Tony Dudzik #gu…

The Knobs welcome Brandon Wilson founder of Sketchy Sounds to the podcast. Brandon has a great backstory and no shortage of ideas when creating new guitar pedals to add to his impressive line. Check out what Sketchy Sounds has to say about it! Hosted by Todd Novak with Tony Dudzik and Rob Chafe #guitarpodcast #electricguitar #pedaleffects #pedalfx …

The Knobs welcome Ellis Hahn founder of L.E.H Guitars to the podcast. Ellis is known for making exceptional basses to order. Another great guitar maker from the Midwest, Ellis has spent years honing their craft and finding their voice in the bass world. And yes we do love the headstock. Hosted by Todd Novak with Tony Dudzik. #guitarpodcast #electri…

The Knobs welcome Matt Desilet of Warm Audio to the podcast. Matt shared the fantastic line of guitar pedals from Warm Audio, including two brand-new releases. Matt is a gear head so he fits right in with us. Hosted by Todd Novak with Tony Dudzik and Rob Chafe. #guitarpodcast #electricguitar #pedaleffects #pedalfx #theguitarknobs #guitarknobs #guit…

The Knobs welcome our old pal Wolly founder of Champion Leccy. He is releasing another new pedal and as usual, it is loaded with inventive ways to shape your guitar sound. Enjoy the weird and wonderful Champion Leccy! Hosted by Todd Novak with Tony Dudzik and Rob Chafe. #guitarpodcast #electricguitar #pedaleffects #pedalfx #theguitarknobs #guitarkn…

The Knobs welcome Terry Burton and Angelo Mazzocco of Meris to the show. Their storied careers in creating precision audio experiences have shaped what many of the guitar community accept as the gold standard for guitar effects. We had the privilege of discussing their flagship effects units the LVX Modular Delay and the Mercury X Modular Reverb, a…

The Knobs welcome Roman Belonozhko, founder of Shnobel Tone back to the podcast. It is clear that Roman loves the chase of guitar tone and is passionate about creating creative tools for guitar players that demand the absolute best. He just released the Daily Driver Boost, a loaded new drive pedal that we are pretty crazy about, and dig into all th…

The Knobs welcome Acorn Amps founder Tyler Petito back to the show. He has been creating quite a few unusual things at breakneck speed as of late, and not just pedals. We delve into the mad mind of Tyler and his crew to find out what is causing all of this mayhem! SCHULTZZZ! Hosted by Todd Novak and Tony Dudzik #guitarpodcast #electricguitar #pedal…

The Knobs discuss Todd & Tony's experience at NAMM 2024, lots of great new builders, old friends and new. Plus Jared shares what he has been working on at Gibson. Hosted by Todd Novak, Tony Dudzik, and Jared Brandon #guitarpodcast #electricguitar #pedaleffects #pedalfx #theguitarknobs #guitarknobs #guitarinterview #guitaramplifier #guitarpickups #g…

The Knobs welcome Mark Bartel founder of Bartel Amps. Mark has been honing the craft of great tone by hand for many years and has developed many different models of guitar amplifiers, including creating the original Tone King Amplifier line. He remains dedicated to finding innovative ways to provide the best possible sonic solution for guitar playe…

The Knobs welcome Sean Kochel founder of Kochel Guitars to the podcast. Located in Montana, Kochel Guitars is well known for creating a range of custom resonator guitars out of local historic barn lumber native to Montana, completely crafted by hand. Sean truly loves what he does and also has a formidable mustache. Hosted by Todd Novak, Tony Dudzik…

The Knobs welcome Andy Fuchs, founder of Fuchs Audio Technology to the podcast. since the early 2000s, Andy has specialized in producing hand-wired tube amplifiers from 4 to 100 watts with a range of incredible tonal options for professional and recreational guitar players out of New Jersey, USA. Hosted by Todd Novak, Tony Dudzik, and Rob Chafe #gu…

The Knobs welcome Matt Bascetta founder of House Of Tone Pickups. Matt originally hails from Connecticut but has called England home for the last ten years. His past has taken him from building violins to guitars—then he fell in love with the art of the guitar pickup and has not looked back. House Of Tone offers a wide range of pickups with a uniqu…

The Knobs welcome Dean Gordon founder of Dean Gordon Guitars (what a coincidence!). Dean's guitars have impacted the guitar industry with his game-changing progressive designs and technical achievements. Dean Gordon Guitars are truly high-performance works of art. Hosted by Todd Novak, Tony Dudzik, and Jared Brandon #guitarpodcast #electricguitar #…