Podcast

Chairmen of the Boards

Music, Music Commentary, Music Interviews

Welcome to the Chairmen of the Boards Podcast! The ultimate pedalboard podcast with the foremost rig builders in the world: Grant Klassen (Goodwood Audio), Brian Omilion (Omilion Audio), and Mason Marangella (Vertex Effects/The Rig Doctor). We've teamed up to democratize great tone and provide you our best tricks, tips, resources, and hacks so you can build the pedalboard of your dreams!

Music Commentary chart
#189
Episodes
281
Releases
Weekly
Typical length
1 hr 6 min
On air since
2020
Latest episode
1 month ago

Episodes

281 episodes, newest first

  1. Rating Your Rigs: Advice, Tricks, & Tips To Improve Your Pedalboard # 6

    Season 2, Episode 220

    Show notes

    Episode 220: Rating Your Rigs: Advice, Tricks, & Tips To Improve Your Pedalboard # 6

    Welcome to the Chairmen of the Boards Podcast! The ultimate pedalboard podcast with the foremost rig builders in the world: Grant Klassen (Goodwood Audio), Brian Omilion (Omilion Audio), and Mason Marangella (Vertex Effects/The Rig Doctor). We've teamed up to democratize great tone and provide you with our best tricks, tips, resources and hacks so you can build the pedalboard of your dreams!

    Sponsors

    • Gator Cases - https://gatorco.com
    • Neural DSP - https://neuraldsp.com (use code "chairmen" for 30% off)
    • Best-Tronics - https://btpa.com (use code "dachairs" for 10% off)

    1 hr 10 min
  2. Pro Rig Builders React To TONEX Board

    Season 2, Episode 219

    Show notes

    Episode 219: Pro Rig Builders React To TONEX Board

    Welcome to the Chairmen of the Boards Podcast! The ultimate pedalboard podcast with the foremost rig builders in the world: Grant Klassen (Goodwood Audio), Brian Omilion (Omilion Audio), and Mason Marangella (Vertex Effects/The Rig Doctor). We've teamed up to democratize great tone and provide you with our best tricks, tips, resources and hacks so you can build the pedalboard of your dreams!

    Sponsors

    • Gator Cases - https://gatorco.com
    • Neural DSP - https://neuraldsp.com (use code "chairmen" for 30% off)
    • Best-Tronics - https://btpa.com (use code "dachairs" for 10% off)

    51 min
  3. Pro Rig Builders' Top 5 Tips On Setting Up Your Pedalboard

    Season 2, Episode 218

    Show notes

    Episode 218: Pro Rig Builders' Top 5 Tips On Setting Up Your Pedalboard

    Welcome to the Chairmen of the Boards Podcast! The ultimate pedalboard podcast with the foremost rig builders in the world: Grant Klassen (Goodwood Audio), Brian Omilion (Omilion Audio), and Mason Marangella (Vertex Effects/The Rig Doctor). We've teamed up to democratize great tone and provide you with our best tricks, tips, resources and hacks so you can build the pedalboard of your dreams!

    Sponsors

    • Gator Cases - https://gatorco.com
    • Neural DSP - https://neuraldsp.com (use code "chairmen" for 30% off)
    • Best-Tronics - https://btpa.com (use code "dachairs" for 10% off)

    1 hr 10 min
  4. Get The MOST Out Of Your Expression Pedal

    Season 2, Episode 217

    Show notes

    Episode 217: Get The MOST Out Of Your Expression Pedal

    Welcome to the Chairmen of the Boards Podcast! The ultimate pedalboard podcast with the foremost rig builders in the world: Grant Klassen (Goodwood Audio), Brian Omilion (Omilion Audio), and Mason Marangella (Vertex Effects/The Rig Doctor). We've teamed up to democratize great tone and provide you with our best tricks, tips, resources and hacks so you can build the pedalboard of your dreams!

    Sponsors

    • Gator Cases - https://gatorco.com
    • Neural DSP - https://neuraldsp.com (use code "chairmen" for 30% off)
    • Best-Tronics - https://btpa.com (use code "dachairs" for 10% off)

    59 min
  5. BEST Praise & Worship Pedals Of 2026

    Season 2, Episode 216

    Show notes

    Episode 216: Best Praise & Worship Pedals Of 2026

    Welcome to the Chairmen of the Boards Podcast! The ultimate pedalboard podcast with the foremost rig builders in the world: Grant Klassen (Goodwood Audio), Brian Omilion (Omilion Audio), and Mason Marangella (Vertex Effects/The Rig Doctor). We've teamed up to democratize great tone and provide you with our best tricks, tips, resources and hacks so you can build the pedalboard of your dreams!

    Sponsors

    • Gator Cases - https://gatorco.com
    • Neural DSP - https://neuraldsp.com (use code "chairmen" for 30% off)
    • Best-Tronics - https://btpa.com (use code "dachairs" for 10% off)

    55 min
  6. Who Makes The BEST Chorus?

    Season 2, Episode 215

    Show notes

    Episode 215: Who Makes The BEST Chorus?

    Welcome to the Chairmen of the Boards Podcast! The ultimate pedalboard podcast with the foremost rig builders in the world: Grant Klassen (Goodwood Audio), Brian Omilion (Omilion Audio), and Mason Marangella (Vertex Effects/The Rig Doctor). We've teamed up to democratize great tone and provide you with our best tricks, tips, resources and hacks so you can build the pedalboard of your dreams!

    Sponsors

    • Gator Cases - https://gatorco.com
    • Neural DSP - https://neuraldsp.com (use code "chairmen" for 30% off)
    • Best-Tronics - https://btpa.com (use code "dachairs" for 10% off)

    1 hr 1 min
  7. Who Makes The BEST Tuner?

    Season 2, Episode 214

    Show notes

    Episode 214: Who Makes The BEST Tuner?

    Welcome to the Chairmen of the Boards Podcast! The ultimate pedalboard podcast with the foremost rig builders in the world: Grant Klassen (Goodwood Audio), Brian Omilion (Omilion Audio), and Mason Marangella (Vertex Effects/The Rig Doctor). We've teamed up to democratize great tone and provide you with our best tricks, tips, resources and hacks so you can build the pedalboard of your dreams!

    Sponsors

    • Gator Cases - https://gatorco.com
    • Neural DSP - https://neuraldsp.com (use code "chairmen" for 30% off)
    • Best-Tronics - https://btpa.com (use code "dachairs" for 10% off)

    1 hr 9 min
  8. Pro Rig Builders Break Down John Frusciante's Pedalboard

    Season 2, Episode 213

    Show notes

    Episode 213: Pro Rig Builders Break Down John Frusciante's Pedalboard

    Welcome to the Chairmen of the Boards Podcast! The ultimate pedalboard podcast with the foremost rig builders in the world: Grant Klassen (Goodwood Audio), Brian Omilion (Omilion Audio), and Mason Marangella (Vertex Effects/The Rig Doctor). We've teamed up to democratize great tone and provide you with our best tricks, tips, resources and hacks so you can build the pedalboard of your dreams!

    Sponsors

    • Gator Cases - https://gatorco.com
    • Neural DSP - https://neuraldsp.com (use code "chairmen" for 30% off)
    • Best-Tronics - https://btpa.com (use code "dachairs" for 10% off)

    1 hr 13 min
  9. Rating Your Rigs: Advice, Tricks, & Tips To Improve Your Pedalboard #5

    Season 2, Episode 212

    Show notes

    Episode 212: Rating Your Rigs: Advice, Tricks, & Tips To Improve Your Pedalboard #5

    Welcome to the Chairmen of the Boards Podcast! The ultimate pedalboard podcast with the foremost rig builders in the world: Grant Klassen (Goodwood Audio), Brian Omilion (Omilion Audio), and Mason Marangella (Vertex Effects/The Rig Doctor). We've teamed up to democratize great tone and provide you with our best tricks, tips, resources and hacks so you can build the pedalboard of your dreams!

    Sponsors

    • Gator Cases - https://gatorco.com
    • Neural DSP - https://neuraldsp.com (use code "chairmen" for 30% off)
    • Best-Tronics - https://btpa.com (use code "dachairs" for 10% off)

    1 hr 7 min
  10. Pro Rig Builders Break Down Kenny Wayne Shepherd's Pedalboard

    Season 2, Episode 211

    Show notes

    Episode 211: Pro Rig Builders Break Down Kenny Wayne Shepherd's Pedalboard

    Welcome to the Chairmen of the Boards Podcast! The ultimate pedalboard podcast with the foremost rig builders in the world: Grant Klassen (Goodwood Audio), Brian Omilion (Omilion Audio), and Mason Marangella (Vertex Effects/The Rig Doctor). We've teamed up to democratize great tone and provide you with our best tricks, tips, resources and hacks so you can build the pedalboard of your dreams!

    Sponsors

    • Gator Cases - https://gatorco.com
    • Neural DSP - https://neuraldsp.com (use code "chairmen" for 30% off)
    • Best-Tronics - https://btpa.com (use code "dachairs" for 10% off)

    50 min
  11. Why You Should Consider An Optical Compressor (with Walrus Audio)

    Season 2, Episode 210

    Show notes

    Episode 210: Why You Should Consider An Optical Compressor (with Walrus Audio)

    Welcome to the Chairmen of the Boards Podcast! The ultimate pedalboard podcast with the foremost rig builders in the world: Grant Klassen (Goodwood Audio), Brian Omilion (Omilion Audio), and Mason Marangella (Vertex Effects/The Rig Doctor). We've teamed up to democratize great tone and provide you with our best tricks, tips, resources and hacks so you can build the pedalboard of your dreams!

    Sponsors

    • Gator Cases - https://gatorco.com
    • Neural DSP - https://neuraldsp.com (use code "chairmen" for 30% off)
    • Best-Tronics - https://btpa.com (use code "dachairs" for 10% off)

    1 hr 7 min
  12. How Much Do Guitar Strings Affect Your Tone?

    Season 2, Episode 209

    Show notes

    Episode 209: How Much Do Guitar Strings Affect Your Tone?

    Welcome to the Chairmen of the Boards Podcast! The ultimate pedalboard podcast with the foremost rig builders in the world: Grant Klassen (Goodwood Audio), Brian Omilion (Omilion Audio), and Mason Marangella (Vertex Effects/The Rig Doctor). We've teamed up to democratize great tone and provide you with our best tricks, tips, resources and hacks so you can build the pedalboard of your dreams!

    Sponsors

    • Neural DSP - https://neuraldsp.com (use code "chairmen" for 30% off)
    • Best-Tronics - https://btpa.com (use code "dachairs" for 10% off)

    1 hr 14 min
  13. Pro Rig Builders Break Down Steve Lukather's 1980 Pedalboard

    Season 2, Episode 208

    Show notes

    Episode 208: Pro Rig Builders Break Down Steve Lukather's 1980 Pedalboard

    Welcome to the Chairmen of the Boards Podcast! The ultimate pedalboard podcast with the foremost rig builders in the world: Grant Klassen (Goodwood Audio), Brian Omilion (Omilion Audio), and Mason Marangella (Vertex Effects/The Rig Doctor). We've teamed up to democratize great tone and provide you with our best tricks, tips, resources and hacks so you can build the pedalboard of your dreams!

    Sponsors

    • Neural DSP - https://neuraldsp.com (use code "chairmen" for 30% off)
    • Best-Tronics - https://btpa.com (use code "dachairs" for 10% off)

    1 hr
  14. Rating Your Rigs: Advice, Tricks, & Tips To Improve Your Pedalboard # 4

    Season 2, Episode 207

    Show notes

    Episode 207: Rating Your Rigs: Advice, Tricks, & Tips To Improve Your Pedalboard # 4

    Welcome to the Chairmen of the Boards Podcast! The ultimate pedalboard podcast with the foremost rig builders in the world: Grant Klassen (Goodwood Audio), Brian Omilion (Omilion Audio), and Mason Marangella (Vertex Effects/The Rig Doctor). We've teamed up to democratize great tone and provide you with our best tricks, tips, resources and hacks so you can build the pedalboard of your dreams!

    Sponsors

    • Neural DSP - https://neuraldsp.com (use code "chairmen" for 30% off)
    • Best-Tronics - https://btpa.com (use code "dachairs" for 10% off)

    1 hr 24 min
  15. What Can We Learn From Tom DeLonge's Guitar Tech?

    Season 2, Episode 206

    Show notes

    Episode 206: What Can We Learn From Tom DeLonge's Guitar Tech?

    Welcome to the Chairmen of the Boards Podcast! The ultimate pedalboard podcast with the foremost rig builders in the world: Grant Klassen (Goodwood Audio), Brian Omilion (Omilion Audio), and Mason Marangella (Vertex Effects/The Rig Doctor). We've teamed up to democratize great tone and provide you with our best tricks, tips, resources and hacks so you can build the pedalboard of your dreams!

    Sponsors

    • Neural DSP - https://neuraldsp.com (use code "chairmen" for 30% off)
    • Best-Tronics - https://btpa.com (use code "dachairs" for 10% off)

    1 hr 6 min
  16. Plan Your Next Pedalboard Like A Pro

    Season 2, Episode 205

    Show notes

    Episode 205: Plan Your Next Pedalboard Like A Pro

    Welcome to the Chairmen of the Boards Podcast! The ultimate pedalboard podcast with the foremost rig builders in the world: Grant Klassen (Goodwood Audio), Brian Omilion (Omilion Audio), and Mason Marangella (Vertex Effects/The Rig Doctor). We've teamed up to democratize great tone and provide you with our best tricks, tips, resources and hacks so you can build the pedalboard of your dreams!

    Sponsors

    • The Guitar Sanctuary - https://guitarsanctuary.com
    • Neural DSP - https://neuraldsp.com (use code "chairmen" for 30% off)
    • Best-Tronics - https://btpa.com (use code "dachairs" for 10% off)

    1 hr 6 min
  17. IP Attorneys Break Down Fender's Legal Claims

    Season 2, Episode 204

    Show notes

    Episode 204: IP Attorneys Break Down Fender's Legal Claims

    Welcome to the Chairmen of the Boards Podcast! The ultimate pedalboard podcast with the foremost rig builders in the world: Grant Klassen (Goodwood Audio), Brian Omilion (Omilion Audio), and Mason Marangella (Vertex Effects/The Rig Doctor). We've teamed up to democratize great tone and provide you with our best tricks, tips, resources and hacks so you can build the pedalboard of your dreams!

    Sponsors

    • The Guitar Sanctuary - https://guitarsanctuary.com
    • Neural DSP - https://neuraldsp.com (use code "chairmen" for 30% off)
    • Best-Tronics - https://btpa.com (use code "dachairs" for 10% off)

    1 hr 7 min
  18. How Important Are Your Cables?

    Season 2, Episode 203

    Show notes

    Episode 203: How Important Are Your Cables?

    Welcome to the Chairmen of the Boards Podcast! The ultimate pedalboard podcast with the foremost rig builders in the world: Grant Klassen (Goodwood Audio), Brian Omilion (Omilion Audio), and Mason Marangella (Vertex Effects/The Rig Doctor). We've teamed up to democratize great tone and provide you with our best tricks, tips, resources and hacks so you can build the pedalboard of your dreams!

    Sponsors

    • The Guitar Sanctuary - https://guitarsanctuary.com
    • Neural DSP - https://neuraldsp.com (use code "chairmen" for 30% off)
    • Best-Tronics - https://btpa.com (use code "dachairs" for 10% off)

    1 hr 4 min
  19. Should Pedal Companies Stick To What They Do Best?

    Season 2, Episode 202

    Show notes

    Episode 202: Should Pedal Companies Stick To What They Do Best?

    Welcome to the Chairmen of the Boards Podcast! The ultimate pedalboard podcast with the foremost rig builders in the world: Grant Klassen (Goodwood Audio), Brian Omilion (Omilion Audio), and Mason Marangella (Vertex Effects/The Rig Doctor). We've teamed up to democratize great tone and provide you with our best tricks, tips, resources and hacks so you can build the pedalboard of your dreams!

    Sponsors

    • The Guitar Sanctuary - https://guitarsanctuary.com
    • Neural DSP - https://neuraldsp.com (use code "chairmen" for 30% off)
    • Best-Tronics - https://btpa.com (use code "dachairs" for 10% off)

    1 hr 12 min
  20. How To Fix A Noisy Pedalboard

    Season 2, Episode 201

    Show notes

    Episode 201: How To Fix A Noisy Pedalboard

    Welcome to the Chairmen of the Boards Podcast! The ultimate pedalboard podcast with the foremost rig builders in the world: Grant Klassen (Goodwood Audio), Brian Omilion (Omilion Audio), and Mason Marangella (Vertex Effects/The Rig Doctor). We've teamed up to democratize great tone and provide you with our best tricks, tips, resources and hacks so you can build the pedalboard of your dreams!

    Sponsors

    • The Guitar Sanctuary - https://guitarsanctuary.com
    • Neural DSP - https://neuraldsp.com (use code "chairmen" for 30% off)
    • Best-Tronics - https://btpa.com (use code "dachairs" for 10% off)

    1 hr 2 min