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The Guitar Knobs

The Guitar Knobs
Guitar Pedals
Guitar Gear
NAMM
Guitars
Music Industry
NAMM Show
Guitar Design
Guitar Effects
Pedals
Overdrive Pedals
Guitar Shows
Vintage Guitars
Guitar
Boutique Gear
Non-Human Audio
Nashville
Effects Pedals
Meris
Mini Compressors
Guitar Pickups

Join our talk about guitars, pedals, amps, and other gear. Guest interviews with boutique builders and contributors to our guitar world.

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It's time for FOUR AT THE DOOR #2 in our new supporter reward program, based on our FOUR ON THE FLOOR segment of the podcast. Steve Keyes is a Grand Poohbah-level supporter on our Patreon and is the lucky one this time because he picked four AWESOME ... more

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As long as Chris Gill keeps writing guitar books and doing cool things, we're going to keep having him on the show. Chris' latest project — a writing partnership with industry veteran Brad Tolinski — is Blow By Blow: The Jeff Beck Story. As a persona... more

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Jack Bates of The Smashing Pumpkins and Peter Hook & The Light joins us for his 'Hat Trick' 3rd episode. As he is about to launch into dual US tours, Jack shares some of the interesting moments of the touring process from a seasoned bassist's perspec... more

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Randy King of King Electric Guitars joins us from Georgia to discuss his line of handmade guitars and the inspiration behind his original designs.

Hosted by Todd Novak with Tony Dudzik

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Recent Guests

Jack Bates
Bassist for Smashing Pumpkins and Peter Hook and the Light
Smashing Pumpkins; Peter Hook and the Light
Episode: 482-Interview With Jack Bates V3
Randy King
Owner/designer at King Electric Guitars
King Electric Guitars
Episode: 481-Interview with King Electric Guitars
John Snyder
Founder/engineer at Electronic Audio Experiments
Electronic Audio Experiments
Episode: 480-Interview With Electronic Audio Experiments V3
Max Lord
Founder/ designer at Reflective Digital
Reflective Digital
Episode: 479-Interview With Reflective Digital
James Beardmore
From Normal Devices
Normal Devices
Episode: 478-Interview With Normal Devices
Zak from Audio Cultivation Project
Guest, pedal maker and designer
Audio Cultivation Project
Episode: 477-Interview With Audio Cultivation Project
Michael Vanzandt
Bass player, Grand Poobah, participant in Four At The Door
Speaker and pedal board participant
Episode: 476-FOUR AT THE DOOR Series 01
Tom Butler
Radio veteran, Butler Records founder (as introduced in the episode)
CD 101 / 102.5 / 92.9 (radio); Butler Records
Episode: 475-Interview With Rock Radio Veteran Tom Butler
Kenny Howes
Return guest, associated with Reverend Guitars and Rickenbacker expertise
Reverend Guitars; Rickenbacker
Episode: 474-Interview With Kenny Howes V2

Hosts

Todd Novak
Host of The Guitar Knobs, focuses on gear discussions and interviews with boutique builders.
Tony Dudzik
Co-host and producer, provides gear expertise and host support across episodes.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 260 ratings
  • Great interviews, loving it!

    Just started with the Solodallas podcast. Liked it a lot. Now onto the Lollar one and I’ll no doubt find another interesting one. More interested in the interviews with companies that have items on my pedal board, but I don’t have any Lollars (yet) so that was a discovery! Great content guys. One suggestion: listening in the car at relatively high volume and not all voices are levelled. Some are very loud, others less audible.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    123oedipus
    Belgium4 months ago
  • 75% Rambling, 25% on Topic

    The podcasts were decent but far too much off-topic rambling on this. I listened to hear an interview about specific pedal brands, and this 1.5 hour show could have easily been 20 minutes long.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Jason Maska
    United States8 months ago
  • Great show!

    Love the banter. The dude who doesn’t want to listen to strangers talking is missing the point of podcasts. Lots of interesting things are revealed in the unscripted conversations. Rock’n’roll, keep chatting.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    EPavey
    Canada8 months ago
  • Too much talk not enough info

    Marshall episode = 50 mins blabbing then a few random tid bits of info

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Jonah Bean
    United States10 months ago
  • Mostly Great!

    The best is when Jared, Tony and Todd are on together, with Rob Chaffe also great. One of the most enjoyable guitar related podcasts anywhere. Todd gets cringeworthy when inexplicably shaming his good natured co-hosts or blowing smoke up guests skirts. He too can sometimes run episodes as if they were infomercials instead of keeping it real. But even with those annoyances I rarely miss an episode. More Jared!!

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Webfingers & Co
    United Statesa year ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Community and giveaways are appreciated; production quality and sound are frequently noted as solid.
Shows strong when guests are knowledgeable and engaged with gear, with praise for deep-dive interviews.
Listeners value the mix of technical detail and candid host banter, though some want tighter interview segments.

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480-Interview With Electronic Audio Experiments V3
Q: Why did you make this, John?
The new pedal is designed as a spiritual successor to Hypersleep, expanding on the same core ideas with more sophisticated DSP and stereo capabilities, while preserving the tactile, experimental nature that defines Electronic Audio Experiments.
475-Interview With Rock Radio Veteran Tom Butler
Q: What are the practical steps you took to start Butler Records and promote it?
Tom outlines choosing a location in Columbus, leaning into personal taste to curate the inventory, and building a community space that can host events and connect fans with records, all while leveraging existing radio and shop networks.
475-Interview With Rock Radio Veteran Tom Butler
Q: What was a pivotal moment that solidified your role in promoting local music?
Tom describes how his radio presence and his interactions with bands created opportunities and a sense of legitimacy for local acts, emphasizing that simply reaching out and sharing music can have a multiplying effect on the scene.
472-Interview With Cosmodio Instruments V2
Q: What was the last moment that triggered a new idea or direction for you?
He describes a recent spark involving toy-era chips and a quest to pull sounds from them, which could lead to a potential new product if developed further, though timelines are uncertain.
472-Interview With Cosmodio Instruments V2
Q: What was the driving force behind starting Cosmodio, and do you feel you've met it?
The driving force was a longing to work with effects, inspired by early boutique builders; Barton explains that it began as a labor of love and has evolved into a meaningful, though still small, company with ongoing aspirations.

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A gear-forward show focused on boutique guitar pedals, amps, and related gear, featuring deep-dive conversations with builders and designers. Episodes balance technical exploration of circuit design, manufacturing, and product philosophy with playful banter and community-focused segments. Notable strengths include a hands-on walkthrough of gear, a recurring emphasis on small-batch, independent builders, and energetic discussions around AI in design and charity-driven giveaways. Listeners can expect candid insights into how boutique pedals are conceived, built, and brought to market, as well as practical tips for gear enthusiasts and makers alike.

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1. Chasing Tone - Guitar Podcast About Gear, Effects, Amps and Tone
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3. Know Your Gear Podcast
4. 40 Watt Podcast
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Recent guests on The Guitar Knobs include:

1. Jack Bates
2. Randy King
3. John Snyder
4. Max Lord
5. James Beardmore
6. Zak from Audio Cultivation Project
7. Michael Vanzandt
8. Tom Butler

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