Podcast
40 Watt Podcast
In 40 Watt Podcast you can find commentary, interviews, and news in the music world. We'll discuss guitars, amps, effects and how they are used and influence the music around us and the music of the past.
- Episodes
- 177
- Releases
- Weekly
- Typical length
- 1 hr 1 min
- On air since
- 2020
- Latest episode
- 3 weeks ago
Episodes
177 episodes, newest first
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1 hr
You can't sue your way out of a bad guitar market | S6E24 w/ Brian from B's Music
Season 6, Episode 24
Show notes
Find Brian at B's Music Shop
Internet: https://bsmusicshop.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bsmusicshop
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bsmusicshopmtp
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bsmusicshop
YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@BsMusicShopMI
The Meowdulator (cat synth pedal with Cusack Music): https://bsmusicshop.com/products/the-meowdulator-bs-music-shop-cat-synth-guitar-pedal-cusack-music
B's Custom Pedal Collection (all the cat pedals): https://bsmusicshop.com/products/bs-custom-pedal-collection
Sponsors
Grez Guitars: https://www.grezguitars.com/
Grez Guitars (Instagram): https://www.instagram.com/grezguitars/
Premier Guitar article!: https://www.premierguitar.com/features/gear-features/grez-guitars-off-to-the-races
Meris Pedals: https://meris.us/
Meris Pedals (Instagram): https://www.instagram.com/meris.us/
Meris Pedals (Sweetwater affiliate link): https://sweetwater.sjv.io/rEBBv5
Eddie Wang Instruments: https://www.eddiewanginstruments.com/
Eddie Wang Instruments (Instagram): https://www.instagram.com/eddiewanginstruments/
Also mentioned in this episode:
Cusack Music (built the Meowdulator): https://cusackmusic.com/
High Voltage Guitars (Zach, Nashville): https://highvoltageguitars.com/
Reverend Guitars (Ken Haas and Joe Naylor): https://reverendguitars.com/
Roberto-Venn School of Luthiery (50th anniversary guitar project): https://roberto-venn.com/
50 Luthiers, 50 Guitars, 50 Years (Roberto-Venn exhibition): https://www.museumofmakingmusic.org/exhibits/past/roberto-venn
Mule Resophonic Guitars (Matt Eich): https://www.muleresophonic.com/
Wood Wire Volts: https://woodwirevolts.com/
Fretboard Summit: https://fretboardsummit.org/
EarthQuaker Devices (EarthQuaker Day, Akron): https://www.earthquakerdevices.com/
Mike Lull Custom Guitars (Spencer Lull): https://www.mikelull.com/
Emerald City Guitars (Trevor Boone): https://emeraldcityguitars.com/
Kauer Guitars (Doug Kauer): https://www.kauerguitars.com/
Tone Ranger Guitars (last week's guest): https://www.tonerangerguitars.com/
Resto Wraps (last week's guest): https://restowraps.com/
Affiliate links:
Sweetwater: http://sweetwater.sjv.io/qzy9Xj
Reverb (affiliate link): https://tidd.ly/3zLI32N
Support the podcast:
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/40wattpodcast/
Find all the podcast links:
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https://www.40wattpodcast.com/
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1 hr 4 min
Cowboy Guitars, Hammond Amps & Enigma on Repeat | S6E23 w/ Tone Ranger Guitars and Resto Wraps
Season 6, Episode 23
Show notes
Find Jeff at Tone Ranger Guitars
Internet: https://www.tonerangerguitars.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tonerangerguitars/
Find Ben at Resto Wraps
Internet: https://restowraps.com/
Sponsors
Grez Guitars: https://www.grezguitars.com/
Grez Guitars (Instagram): https://www.instagram.com/grezguitars/
Premier Guitar article!: https://www.premierguitar.com/features/gear-features/grez-guitars-off-to-the-races
Meris Pedals: https://meris.us/
Meris Pedals (Instagram): https://www.instagram.com/meris.us/
Meris Pedals (Sweetwater affiliate link): https://sweetwater.sjv.io/rEBBv5
Eddie Wang Instruments: https://www.eddiewanginstruments.com/
Eddie Wang Instruments (Instagram): https://www.instagram.com/eddiewanginstruments/
Mentioned in the Episode:
Malibu Music: https://malibumusic.com/
Malibu Music (grand opening at the new location, October 17): https://malibumusic.com/pages/grand-opening
Malibu Music (Instagram): https://www.instagram.com/malibumusicsocal/
Edge of Breakup (Sean, AO-44 amp demo) (YouTube): https://www.youtube.com/edgeofbreakup
Edge of Breakup (Instagram): https://www.instagram.com/edgeofbreakup/
Street Tree Revival (where Jeff's wood comes from): https://www.streettreerevival.com/
Thunder Road Guitars (Tone Ranger dealer, Portland): https://thunderroadguitars.com/
Oakland Guitars (Tone Ranger dealer): https://www.oakland-guitars.com/
Ken Rich Sound Services (where Ben learned Tolex): https://www.kenrichsounds.com/
Ken Rich Sound Services (Instagram): https://www.instagram.com/kenrichsounds/
Bartel Amplifiers (Mark Bartel): https://bartelamps.com/
Zoe Jet Guitars (past guest, mentioned again this episode): https://www.zoejetguitars.com/
Zoe Jet Guitars (Instagram): https://www.instagram.com/zoejetguitars/
Milkman Sound (Tim): https://milkmansound.com/
Guild Guitars: https://guildguitars.com/
Fretboard Summit: https://fretboardsummit.org/
Wood Wire Volts: https://woodwirevolts.com/
Desert Solitaire by Edward Abbey: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Desert_Solitaire
Affiliate Links:
Sweetwater: http://sweetwater.sjv.io/qzy9Xj
Reverb (affiliate link): https://tidd.ly/3zLI32N
Support the show!
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/40wattpodcast/
Find all of the podcast links at:
https://www.linktr.ee/40wattpodcast
https://www.40wattpodcast.com/
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41 min
The Art of Never Repeating Yourself | S6E22 | Zoe Jet Guitars
Season 6, Episode 22
Show notes
Find Zoe at Zoe Jet GuitarsInternet: https://www.zoejetguitars.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zoejetguitars/SponsorsGrez Guitars: https://www.grezguitars.com/Grez Guitars (Instagram): https://www.instagram.com/grezguitars/Premier Guitar article!: https://www.premierguitar.com/features/gear-features/grez-guitars-off-to-the-racesMeris Pedals: https://meris.us/Meris Pedals (Instagram): https://www.instagram.com/meris.us/Meris Pedals (Sweetwater affiliate link): https://sweetwater.sjv.io/rEBBv5Eddie Wang Instruments: https://www.eddiewanginstruments.com/Eddie Wang Instruments (Instagram): https://www.instagram.com/eddiewanginstruments/Also Mentioned in This EpisodeFretboard Summit: https://fretboardsummit.org/Wood Wire Volts: https://woodwirevolts.com/Ken Haas / Reverend Guitars (past guest, mentioned again this episode):Internet: https://reverendguitars.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reverendguitars/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/reverendguitarsSweetwater (affiliate link): https://sweetwater.sjv.io/7XQQArKingsley Amplifiers / Kingsley Effects (Simon Jarrett): http://kingsleyamplifiers.com/Motander Guitars (Justin Jones): https://motanderguitars.substack.com/Brady / Goldman Guitars (past guest, table saw story) (Instagram): https://www.instagram.com/goldmanguitars/EP Custom Pickups (Emily & Patrick): https://epcustompickups.com/Affiliate LinksSweetwater: http://sweetwater.sjv.io/qzy9XjReverb (affiliate link): https://tidd.ly/3zLI32NSupport the showPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/40wattpodcast/Find all of the podcast links at:https://www.linktr.ee/40wattpodcasthttps://www.40wattpodcast.com/Subscribe to the channel and give a like — also find us in audio format wherever you listen to podcasts, leave us a review, and share us with your friends.00:00 Intro & Sponsors03:09 Welcoming Zoe from Zoe Jet Guitars03:57 Fretboard Summit Recap05:36 Zoe's Artist Family & Path Into Music06:59 Discovering Guitar Building07:50 Meeting Barry & Landing at Luthier's Mercantile11:01 Art Background & Original Design Philosophy13:07 First Days in the Shop: Router & Table Saw Horror Stories16:56 Deciding to Build Original Designs21:36 Designing the Model Z27:00 Vintage Italian Acetate Pickguards27:54 Fan Response & Building a New Brand29:50 Zoe's Guitar Playing History32:06 Future Models & the Bass Version33:38 Building in Her Own Shop34:45 Pickguards as Art37:22 Custom Orders vs. Build-and-Post38:11 Wrap-Up & Where to Find Zoe
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1 hr
Fretboard Summit: Double Majors, Tupperware Pedals, & a Telephone DI Box | S6E21 w/ Mark from SSE
Season 6, Episode 21
Show notes
Find Mark and Summer School Electronics at:Internet: https://www.summerschoolelectronics.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/summerschoolelectronics/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtUyF-gc4W2H7ieeQsNGqTQDouble Major pedal: https://www.summerschoolelectronics.com/ (see shop)SponsorsGrez Guitars: https://www.grezguitars.com/Grez Guitars (Instagram): https://www.instagram.com/grezguitars/Premier Guitar article!: https://www.premierguitar.com/features/gear-features/grez-guitars-off-to-the-racesMeris Pedals: https://meris.us/Meris Pedals (Instagram): https://www.instagram.com/meris.us/Meris Pedals (Sweetwater affiliate link): https://sweetwater.sjv.io/rEBBv5Eddie Wang Instruments: https://www.eddiewanginstruments.com/Eddie Wang Instruments (Instagram): https://www.instagram.com/eddiewanginstruments/Affiliate LinksSweetwater: http://sweetwater.sjv.io/qzy9XjReverb (affiliate link): https://tidd.ly/3zLI32NSupport the showPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/40wattpodcast/Mentioned in the PodcastFretboard Summit: https://fretboardsummit.org/Fretboard Journal: https://www.fretboardjournal.com/Old Town School of Folk Music: https://www.oldtownschool.org/Voltic Electronic Devices: https://volticelectronicdevices.com/Old Blood Noise Endeavors: https://oldbloodnoise.com/Chase Bliss Audio: https://www.chasebliss.com/Motander Guitars: https://www.motanderguitars.com/3Bender (Steel Master / Plus Vibe): https://www.3bender.com/Dearborn FX (telephone DI box): https://www.dearborn.cool/EarthQuaker Devices: https://www.earthquakerdevices.com/JHS Pedals: https://www.jhspedals.com/Dipped in Tone: https://www.dippedintone.com/Stringjoy: https://stringjoy.com/EP Custom Pickups: https://epcustompickups.com/Paul McEvoy Guitars: https://www.instagram.com/paulmcevoyguitars/Chicago Music Exchange: https://www.chicagomusicexchange.com/Rock N Roll Vintage & Synth City: https://rocknrollvintage.com/Gideon Welles: https://www.gideonchicago.com/Stompbox Sonic (Boston, Aug 29): https://stompboxsonic.com/Fuzzy's Fine Guitars (Warwick, RI): https://www.fuzzysguitars.com/Find all of the podcast links at:https://www.linktr.ee/40wattpodcasthttps://www.40wattpodcast.com/Subscribe to the channel and give a like — also find us in audio format wherever you listen to podcasts, leave us a review, and share us with your friends.00:12 – Intro & sponsor shoutouts (Grez, Maris, Eddie Wong)03:35 – Road trip origin story: Nashville shows to Birmingham09:25 – Launching the Double Major pedal from the passenger seat17:32 – The Easy Listening headphone amp dies mid-setup (and gets saved)24:19 – Night one of the beginner pedal-building class26:12 – Planning next year's advanced classes (tremolo vs. fuzz debate)31:11 – The Fretboard Summit 5K, walking it with Jonathan Stout35:51 – Science Fair: Motander's Tupperware-housed guitar computer40:58 – Wade's Three Bender Steel Master + new Plus Vibe42:55 – Dearborn Effects' vintage telephone DI box (Philip's favorite find)47:15 – Night two of pedal-building class, the "new semester" energy52:16 – Saturday gear pickups while manning the booth solo (and sick)53:14 – The genre guitar riff game58:00 – "Camp Friends": why they keep coming back59:14 – Last night at Gideon Wells and the "wack-a-doo" line-in guitar
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1 hr 12 min
The Real Reason Guitars Get Built in Korea, Not America | S6E20 w/ Ken Haas from Reverend
Season 6, Episode 20
Show notes
Find Ken and Reverend Guitars at:
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Internet: https://reverendguitars.com/
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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reverendguitars/
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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/reverendguitars
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Sweetwater (affiliate link): https://sweetwater.sjv.io/7XQQAr
Sponsors
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Grez Guitars:https://www.grezguitars.com/
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Grez Guitars (Instagram):https://www.instagram.com/grezguitars/
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Premier Guitar article!: https://www.premierguitar.com/features/gear-features/grez-guitars-off-to-the-races
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Meris Pedals:https://meris.us/
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Meris Pedals (Instagram):https://www.instagram.com/meris.us/
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Meris Pedals (Sweetwater affiliate link): https://sweetwater.sjv.io/rEBBv5
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Eddie Wang Instruments:https://www.eddiewanginstruments.com/
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Eddie Wang Instruments:https://www.instagram.com/fuzzimp/https://www.instagram.com/eddiewanginstruments/
Affiliate Links
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Sweetwater:http://sweetwater.sjv.io/qzy9Xj
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Reverb (affiliate link):https://tidd.ly/3zLI32N
Support the show
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Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/40wattpodcast/
Find all of the podcast links at:
•
https://www.linktr.ee/40wattpodcast
•
https://www.40wattpodcast.com/
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1 hr 1 min
It Worked Because I Didn't Know What I Was Doing" | S6E19 w/ Dave from Non-Human Audio
Season 6, Episode 19
Show notes
Find Dave and Non-Human Audio at:
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Internet: https://www.nonhumanaudio.com/
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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nonhumanaudio/
Sponsors
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Grez Guitars:https://www.grezguitars.com/
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Grez Guitars (Instagram):https://www.instagram.com/grezguitars/
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Meris Pedals:https://www.madsenamps.com/
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Meris Pedals:https://meris.us/
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Eddie Wang Instruments:https://www.eddiewanginstruments.com/
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Eddie Wang Instruments:https://www.instagram.com/fuzzimp/https://www.instagram.com/eddiewanginstruments/
Affiliate Links
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Sweetwater:sweetwater.sjv.io/qzy9Xj
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TrueFire (affiliate link):https://shorturl.at/bfjGX Get 40% off your first lesson purchase (including the annual pass!) with code 40WATT
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Reverb (affiliate link):https://tidd.ly/3zLI32N
Support the show
•
Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/40wattpodcast/
Find all of the podcast links at:
•
https://www.linktr.ee/40wattpodcast
•
https://www.40wattpodcast.com/
Subscribe to the channel and give a like — also find us in audio format wherever you listen to podcasts, leave us a review, and share us with your friends.
0:00 – Intro & Housekeeping (Patreon, Sponsors)3:22 – Meet Dave from Non Human Audio4:58 – How Dave Got Into Guitar, Drums & Music10:08 – Falling Down the Big Muff Rabbit Hole14:24 – Building His First Pedal From Scratch16:57 – First Sales & Discovering the PT2399 Chip20:24 – The Accidental Birth of the Slow Loris25:19 – Why the Pedal Industry Is So Collaborative29:09 – DIY Punk Roots & Feeling Truly Supported37:19 – Authenticity & Buying From People, Not Companies42:11 – Talking Gear: Designing the Regrets Reverb49:21 – The Tone Control That Breaks the Rules56:33 – Where the Name "Non Human Audio" Came From1:00:24 – Wrap Up & Where to Find Dave
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1 hr
Losing Guitar and Finding It Again | S6E18 w/ Perfecto Decastro
Season 6, Episode 18
Show notes
Find Perfecto at:
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Internet: https://perfectodecastro.com/
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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/perfdecastro/
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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@OfficialPerfectoDeCastro
Sponsors
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Grez Guitars:https://www.grezguitars.com/
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Grez Guitars (Instagram):https://www.instagram.com/grezguitars/
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Meris Pedals:https://www.madsenamps.com/
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Meris Pedals:https://meris.us/
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Eddie Wang Instruments:https://www.eddiewanginstruments.com/
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Eddie Wang Instruments:https://www.instagram.com/fuzzimp/https://www.instagram.com/eddiewanginstruments/
Affiliate Links
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Sweetwater:sweetwater.sjv.io/qzy9Xj
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TrueFire (affiliate link):https://shorturl.at/bfjGX Get 40% off your first lesson purchase (including the annual pass!) with code 40WATT
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Reverb (affiliate link):https://tidd.ly/3zLI32N
Support the show
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Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/40wattpodcast/
Find all of the podcast links at:
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https://www.linktr.ee/40wattpodcast
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https://www.40wattpodcast.com/
Subscribe to the channel and give a like — also find us in audio format wherever you listen to podcasts, leave us a review, and share us with your friends.
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57 min
Why Oasis Is Huge in the UK (and Nobody in America Cares) | S6E17 w/ Guitar Nerds Podcast
Season 6, Episode 17
Show notes
Find Guitar Nerds at:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/guitarnerdsInternet: https://www.guitarnerds.net/SponsorsGrez Guitars: https://www.grezguitars.com/Grez Guitars (Instagram): https://www.instagram.com/grezguitars/Meris Pedals: https://www.madsenamps.com/Meris Pedals: https://meris.us/Eddie Wang Instruments: https://www.eddiewanginstruments.com/Eddie Wang Instruments: https://www.instagram.com/eddiewanginstruments/Affiliate LinksSweetwater: sweetwater.sjv.io/qzy9XjTrueFire (affiliate link): https://shorturl.at/bfjGX Get 40% off your first lesson purchase (including the annual pass!) with code 40WATTReverb (affiliate link): https://tidd.ly/3zLI32NSupport the showPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/40wattpodcast/Find all of the podcast links at:https://www.linktr.ee/40wattpodcasthttps://www.40wattpodcast.com/Subscribe to the channel and give a like — also find us in audio format wherever you listen to podcasts, leave us a review, and share us with your friends.Chapter Markers0:00 – Intro & Welcome Back0:12 – Patreon & Sponsor Shoutouts (Meris FX, Eddie Wang, Grez Guitars)3:24 – Meet Joe Branton & JD Short (Guitar Nerds Podcast)3:27 – The UK Heatwave That Ruined Our First Attempt4:31 – Old Houses, No AC & Southern Front Porches5:53 – Today's Topic: US vs UK Musical Upbringing6:49 – JD's Journey: Indiana to SoCal to London7:23 – How Oasis & Joy Division Sparked This Episode8:40 – Is Music "Nationalized"? Metallica in South America10:42 – Oasis: Massive in the UK, Marginal in the US11:11 – Tangent: The Wallflowers' "One Headlight"12:22 – Britpop That Never Crossed the Atlantic (Blur & More)13:28 – Portishead & Its Hidden Influence on Radiohead15:29 – Rewinding to the 80s: The Cure & The Smiths18:02 – Deep Cuts: New Order, The Jam & More 80s UK Bands20:07 – 90s US Bands That Never Landed in the UK21:23 – Movie Soundtracks as Music Discovery (Batman, The Matrix)23:14 – American Band Stereotypes: Cowboy Hats & Southern Rock24:41 – The Great Goo Goo Dolls "Iris" Debate27:08 – Math Rock's Tiny but International Scene28:46 – Instrumental Prog & Polymath's Surprise Mexico City Fanbase29:29 – Wait... Was Nirvana Even Big in the UK?30:00 – Post-Grunge & Nu-Metal: Candlebox, Creed & More30:28 – The Grateful Dead & America's Jam Band Scene33:04 – Allman Brothers vs. Skynyrd: Improv vs. Scripted Rock35:52 – New Orleans: America's Most European City36:20 – Americana Roots: Wilco, Uncle Tupelo & Alabama Shakes37:51 – Will the Internet Erase the US/UK Music Divide?40:48 – Napster, LimeWire & the Hunt for New Music42:59 – Mixtapes: The Original Way to Show You Cared44:33 – Does Christian Rock Cross the Atlantic?46:17 – Worship Music's Massive Influence on Gear Sales49:26 – UK Secularism vs. American Megachurches51:23 – Tooth & Nail Records and DIY Show Culture52:28 – Growing Up Far From Live Music54:07 – Does Globalization Erase Cultural Differences?55:08 – Teaser: US vs UK Gear Brand Differences56:27 – Wrap-Up & Where to Find More
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1 hr 1 min
We Don't Know What We're Doing (Bass Gear for Guitar Players) | S6E16 w/ Mark Turley
Season 6, Episode 16
Show notes
Find Mark and Summer School at:
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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/summerschoolelectronics/
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Internet: https://www.summerschoolelectronics.com/
Sponsors
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Grez Guitars:https://www.grezguitars.com/
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Grez Guitars (Instagram):https://www.instagram.com/grezguitars/
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Madsen Amplification (Website):https://www.madsenamps.com/
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Madsen Amplification (Instagram):https://www.instagram.com/madsenamps/
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Fuzz Imp Pedals (Website):https://www.fuzzimp.com/
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Fuzz Imp Pedals (Instagram):https://www.instagram.com/fuzzimp/
Affiliate Links
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Sweetwater:sweetwater.sjv.io/qzy9Xj
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TrueFire (affiliate link):https://shorturl.at/bfjGX Get 40% off your first lesson purchase (including the annual pass!) with code 40WATT
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Reverb (affiliate link):https://tidd.ly/3zLI32N
Support the show
•
Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/40wattpodcast/
Find all of the podcast links at:
•
https://www.linktr.ee/40wattpodcast
•
https://www.40wattpodcast.com/
Subscribe to the channel and give a like — also find us in audio format wherever you listen to podcasts, leave us a review, and share us with your friends.
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1 hr 1 min
Designing the Unknown | S6E15 w/ Dan Pechacek of Old Blood Noise Endeavors
Season 6, Episode 15
Show notes
Find Dan and Old Blood Noise Endeavors at:
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Instagram (OBNE): https://www.instagram.com/oldbloodnoise
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Internet (OBNE): https://www.oldbloodnoise.com/
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Instagram (Dan): https://www.instagram.com/danfromdsf/
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Internet (Plain Speak): https://www.plainspeakmusic.com/
Sponsors
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Grez Guitars:https://www.grezguitars.com/
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Grez Guitars (Instagram):https://www.instagram.com/grezguitars/
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Madsen Amplification (Website):https://www.madsenamps.com/
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Madsen Amplification (Instagram):https://www.instagram.com/madsenamps/
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Fuzz Imp Pedals (Website):https://www.fuzzimp.com/
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Fuzz Imp Pedals (Instagram):https://www.instagram.com/fuzzimp/
Affiliate Links
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Sweetwater:sweetwater.sjv.io/qzy9Xj
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TrueFire (affiliate link):https://shorturl.at/bfjGX Get 40% off your first lesson purchase (including the annual pass!) with code 40WATT
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Reverb (affiliate link):https://tidd.ly/3zLI32N
Support the show
•
Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/40wattpodcast/
Find all of the podcast links at:
•
https://www.linktr.ee/40wattpodcast
•
https://www.40wattpodcast.com/
Subscribe to the channel and give a like — also find us in audio format wherever you listen to podcasts, leave us a review, and share us with your friends.
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1 hr
The $2K Guitar Rig Survival Challenge | S6E14 | Adam Johnson from Cover Band Confidential
Season 6, Episode 14
Show notes
Phillip’s Rig:
Epiphone Double Cut Les Paul: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/PzKEnRFender George Benson Hot Rod Deluxe: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/Agme5aIbanez TS9: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/2Rjz7ABoss Cables: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/X4djE3Fender Locking Strap: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/B5xakJD’Addario Headstock Tuner: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/E091AD
Adam’s Rig:HX Stomp: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/QYJdoYOn Stage Board: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/k4z2eMDimarzio Strap: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/GbndeEShure GLXD16+: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/gRDXj5Fender Standard Strat HSS: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/zzymEm Hosa Cable: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/E09dmXIbanez PS60: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/R01dB7Squier Strat: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/yZy60DNJ Schecter: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/qWA6bn
Find Adam and Cover Band Confidential at:
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Website: https://www.coverbandconfidential.com
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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/coverbandconfidential
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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coverbandconfidential/
Sponsors
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Grez Guitars:https://www.grezguitars.com/
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Grez Guitars (Instagram):https://www.instagram.com/grezguitars/
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Madsen Amplification (Website):https://www.madsenamps.com/
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Madsen Amplification (Instagram):https://www.instagram.com/madsenamps/
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Fuzz Imp Pedals (Website):https://www.fuzzimp.com/
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Fuzz Imp Pedals (Instagram):https://www.instagram.com/fuzzimp/
Affiliate Links
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Sweetwater:sweetwater.sjv.io/qzy9Xj
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TrueFire (affiliate link):https://shorturl.at/bfjGX Get 40% off your first lesson purchase (including the annual pass!) with code 40WATT
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1 hr 6 min
You’re Learning Guitar Wrong | S6E13 | w/ Levi Clay
Season 6, Episode 13
Show notes
Find Levi Clay at:
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Website: https://leviclay.com/
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Lessons: https://guidedpracticeroutines.com/
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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/LeviClay
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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leviclaylessons/
Sponsors
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Grez Guitars:https://www.grezguitars.com/
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Grez Guitars (Instagram):https://www.instagram.com/grezguitars/
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Madsen Amplification (Website):https://www.madsenamps.com/
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Madsen Amplification (Instagram):https://www.instagram.com/madsenamps/
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Fuzz Imp Pedals (Website):https://www.fuzzimp.com/
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Fuzz Imp Pedals (Instagram):https://www.instagram.com/fuzzimp/
Affiliate Links
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Sweetwater:sweetwater.sjv.io/qzy9Xj
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TrueFire (affiliate link):https://shorturl.at/bfjGX Get 40% off your first lesson purchase (including the annual pass!) with code 40WATT
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Reverb (affiliate link):https://tidd.ly/3zLI32N
Support the show
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3:30 Meet Levi Clay6:45 Getting Started on Guitar10:45 Transcribing Without a Guitar12:45 Memorizing vs Learning16:10 Why Ear Training Fails21:45 Theory vs Music26:15 Guitar Systems33:15 Tone & Expression42:45 Improvisation vs Memorization51:00 Why Bass Players Matter58:30 Gospel & Real Ear Training
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1 hr 2 min
Good Tone is Killing Your Creativity | S6E12 | Barton McGuire of Cosmodio Instruments
Show notes
Find Barton and Cosmodio Instruments at:
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Website: https://www.cosmod.io/
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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJWBQsKoVhkma_dCqX6FqCQ
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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cosmodio.instruments/
Sponsors
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Grez Guitars:https://www.grezguitars.com/
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Grez Guitars (Instagram):https://www.instagram.com/grezguitars/
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Madsen Amplification (Website):https://www.madsenamps.com/
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Madsen Amplification (Instagram):https://www.instagram.com/madsenamps/
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Fuzz Imp Pedals (Website):https://www.fuzzimp.com/
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Fuzz Imp Pedals (Instagram):https://www.instagram.com/fuzzimp/
Affiliate Links
•
Sweetwater:sweetwater.sjv.io/qzy9Xj
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TrueFire (affiliate link):https://shorturl.at/bfjGX Get 40% off your first lesson purchase (including the annual pass!) with code 40WATT
•
Reverb (affiliate link):https://tidd.ly/3zLI32N
Support the show
•
Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/40wattpodcast/
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00:00 – Intro + Sponsors
02:58 – Meet Barton (Cosmodio)
06:13 – How It All Started
10:07 – From Music to Tech
14:18 – Why New Zealand Changed Everything
19:04 – Starting a Pedal Company
23:39 – Tools vs Instruments
27:38 – Inside Gravity Well
34:48 – Designing New Sounds
44:06 – Why “Bad” Sounds Matter
55:50 – Creativity Needs Collaboration
58:49 – The Power of a Team
60:38 – Where to Find Cosmodio
61:20 – Wrap + Patreon -
1 hr 4 min
Blues, Improvisation, and the Art of Playing Live | S6E11 | Matt Schofield
Season 6, Episode 11
Show notes
Find Matt Schofield at:
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Website: https://www.mattschofield.com/
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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClGlqmabj4YSCvzQMquaDDw
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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattschofieldmusic/
Sponsors
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Grez Guitars:https://www.grezguitars.com/
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Grez Guitars (Instagram):https://www.instagram.com/grezguitars/
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Madsen Amplification (Website):https://www.madsenamps.com/
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Madsen Amplification (Instagram):https://www.instagram.com/madsenamps/
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Fuzz Imp Pedals (Website):https://www.fuzzimp.com/
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Fuzz Imp Pedals (Instagram):https://www.instagram.com/fuzzimp/
Affiliate Links
•
Sweetwater:https://sweetwater.sjv.io/qzy9Xj
•
TrueFire (affiliate link):https://shorturl.at/bfjGX Get 40% off your first lesson purchase (including the annual pass!) with code 40WATT
•
Reverb (affiliate link):https://tidd.ly/3zLI32N
Support the show
•
Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/40wattpodcast/
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•
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1 hr 6 min
We Built Our DREAM Guitar Rigs From 25 Years Ago | S6E10 | w/ Mark Turley
Season 6, Episode 10
Show notes
Find Mark and Summer School Electronics at:
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Website: https://www.summerschoolelectronics.com/
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YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/c/MythosPedalshttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtUyF-gc4W2H7ieeQsNGqTQ
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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/summerschoolelectronics/
Sponsors
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Grez Guitars:https://www.grezguitars.com/
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Grez Guitars (Instagram):https://www.instagram.com/grezguitars/
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Madsen Amplification (Website):https://www.madsenamps.com/
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Madsen Amplification (Instagram):https://www.instagram.com/madsenamps/
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Fuzz Imp Pedals (Website):https://www.fuzzimp.com/
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Fuzz Imp Pedals (Instagram):https://www.instagram.com/fuzzimp/
Affiliate Links
•
Sweetwater:https://sweetwater.sjv.io/qzy9Xj
•
TrueFire (affiliate link):https://shorturl.at/bfjGX Get 40% off your first lesson purchase (including the annual pass!) with code 40WATT
•
Reverb (affiliate link):https://tidd.ly/3zLI32N
Support the show
•
Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/40wattpodcast/
Find all of the podcast links at:
•
https://www.linktr.ee/40wattpodcast
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1 hr
“If Everyone Loves It… I’ve Failed.” | S6E9 | Markus Reeves on Fuzz, Identity & Gatekeeping
Season 6, Episode 9
Show notes
Find Markus, Izzy, and Reeves Electro at:
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Reeves Electro (Website): https://reeveselectro.co.uk/
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Reeves Electro (YouTube):https://www.youtube.com/@reeveselectro
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Reeves Electro (Instagram): https://www.instagram.com/reeveselectro/
Sponsors
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Grez Guitars:https://www.grezguitars.com/
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Grez Guitars (Instagram):https://www.instagram.com/grezguitars/
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Madsen Amplification (Website):https://www.madsenamps.com/
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Madsen Amplification (Instagram):https://www.instagram.com/madsenamps/
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Fuzz Imp Pedals (Website):https://www.fuzzimp.com/
•
Fuzz Imp Pedals (Instagram):https://www.instagram.com/fuzzimp/
Affiliate Links
•
Sweetwater:https://sweetwater.sjv.io/qzy9Xj
•
TrueFire (affiliate link):https://shorturl.at/bfjGX Get 40% off your first lesson purchase (including the annual pass!) with code 40WATT
•
Reverb (affiliate link):https://tidd.ly/3zLI32N
Support the show
•
Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/40wattpodcast/
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•
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1 hr 1 min
Passion isn't a Business Plan | S6E8 w/ Zach Broyles
Season 6, Episode 8
Show notes
Find Zach, Mythos Pedals, and High Voltage Guitars at:
• Mythos Pedals (Website): https://www.mythospedals.com/
• High Voltage Guitars (Website): https://www.highvoltageguitars.com/
• Mythos Pedals (YouTube): https://www.youtube.com/c/MythosPedals
• Mythos Pedals (Instagram): https://www.instagram.com/mythospedals/
• High Voltage Guitars (Instagram): https://www.instagram.com/highvoltageguitarsSponsors
• Grez Guitars: https://www.grezguitars.com/
• Grez Guitars (Instagram): https://www.instagram.com/grezguitars/
• Madsen Amplification (Website): https://www.madsenamps.com/
• Madsen Amplification (Instagram): https://www.instagram.com/madsenamps/
• Fuzz Imp Pedals (Website): https://www.fuzzimp.com/
• Fuzz Imp Pedals (Instagram): https://www.instagram.com/fuzzimp/Affiliate Links
• Sweetwater: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/qzy9Xj
• TrueFire (affiliate link): https://shorturl.at/bfjGX
Get 40% off your first lesson purchase (including the annual pass!) with code 40WATT
• Reverb (affiliate link): https://tidd.ly/3zLI32NSupport the show
• Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/40wattpodcast/
Find all of the podcast links at:
• https://www.linktr.ee/40wattpodcast
• https://www.40wattpodcast.com/Subscribe to the channel and give a like — also find us in audio format wherever you listen to podcasts, leave us a review, and share us with your friends.
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1 hr 8 min
From Classical Music to Stadium Stages [Part 1] | S6E7 Angus Clark from Trans-Siberian Orchestra
Show notes
Enter to win a Fender Player II Jaguar from Sweetwater! Contest ends February 22, 2026: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/xLARvO
Find Angus on:
Internet: https://www.angusclarkgtr.com/https://www.instagram.com/guitarnerds/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8uJyfNOhgNRCYuvE8EqMDghttps://www.instagram.com/guitarnerds/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/angusclarkgtr/
Sponsors
Grez Guitars: https://www.grezguitars.com/
Grez Guitars (Instagram): https://www.instagram.com/grezguitars/Madsen Amplification (Internet): https://www.madsenamps.com/
Madsen Amplification (Instagram): https://www.instagram.com/madsenamps/Fuzz Imp Pedals (Internet): https://www.fuzzimp.com/
Fuzz Imp Pedals (Instagram): https://www.instagram.com/fuzzimp/Affiliate Links
Sweetwater: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/qzy9Xj
TrueFire (affiliate link): https://shorturl.at/bfjGX
Get 40% off your first lesson purchase (including the annual pass!) with code 40WATTReverb (affiliate link): https://tidd.ly/3zLI32N
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/40wattpodcast/
Find all of the podcast links at:
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1 hr 1 min
More Than Wood: Storytelling Through Guitars | S6E6 w/ Shelby and Wade from 3Bender and Black Bobbin
Show notes
Enter to win a Fender Player II Jaguar from Sweetwater! Contest ends February 22, 2026: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/xLARvO
Find Shelby and Black Bobbin on:
Internet: https://blackbobbin.com/https://www.instagram.com/guitarnerds/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BlackBobbinhttps://www.instagram.com/guitarnerds/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blackbobbinchicago/
Find Wade and 3Bender on:
Internet: https://www.3bender.com/https://www.instagram.com/guitarnerds/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@3Benderhttps://www.instagram.com/guitarnerds/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/3_bender/
Find my video on the SteelMaster at: https://youtu.be/Xr8QwS6Mshs
Sponsors
Grez Guitars: https://www.grezguitars.com/
Grez Guitars (Instagram): https://www.instagram.com/grezguitars/Madsen Amplification (Internet): https://www.madsenamps.com/
Madsen Amplification (Instagram): https://www.instagram.com/madsenamps/Fuzz Imp Pedals (Internet): https://www.fuzzimp.com/
Fuzz Imp Pedals (Instagram): https://www.instagram.com/fuzzimp/Affiliate Links
Sweetwater: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/qzy9Xj
TrueFire (affiliate link): https://shorturl.at/bfjGX
Get 40% off your first lesson purchase (including the annual pass!) with code 40WATTReverb (affiliate link): https://tidd.ly/3zLI32N
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/40wattpodcast/
Find all of the podcast links at:
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https://www.40wattpodcast.com/Subscribe to the channel and give a like – also find us in audio format wherever you listen to podcasts and leave us a review and share us with your friends.
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1 hr 6 min
Practice Music, Not Gibberish | S6E5 w/ Jeff McErlain
Show notes
Enter to win a Fender Player II Jaguar from Sweetwater! Contest ends February 22, 2026: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/xLARvO
Find Jeff McErlain on:
Internet: https://www.jeffmcerlain.com/https://www.instagram.com/guitarnerds/Lessons: https://jmguitarlessons.com/https://www.instagram.com/guitarnerds/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/jeffmcerlainhttps://www.instagram.com/guitarnerds/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jeffmcerlain/
Sponsors
Grez Guitars: https://www.grezguitars.com/
Grez Guitars (Instagram): https://www.instagram.com/grezguitars/Madsen Amplification (Internet): https://www.madsenamps.com/
Madsen Amplification (Instagram): https://www.instagram.com/madsenamps/Fuzz Imp Pedals (Internet): https://www.fuzzimp.com/
Fuzz Imp Pedals (Instagram): https://www.instagram.com/fuzzimp/Affiliate Links
Sweetwater: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/qzy9Xj
TrueFire (affiliate link): https://shorturl.at/bfjGX
Get 40% off your first lesson purchase (including the annual pass!) with code 40WATTReverb (affiliate link): https://tidd.ly/3zLI32N
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/40wattpodcast/
Find all of the podcast links at:
https://www.linktr.ee/40wattpodcast
https://www.40wattpodcast.com/Subscribe to the channel and give a like – also find us in audio format wherever you listen to podcasts and leave us a review and share us with your friends.
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