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The Guitar Knobs

The Guitar Knobs
Guitar
Guitar Gear
Guitar Shows
Guitar Pickups
Alnico Magnets
Boutique Guitar Components
Kochel Guitars
Resonator Guitars
Black Friday
Music Industry
Pedals
Amps
Guitars
Music Industry Insights
Vintage Guitars
Guitar Effects
Spicy Pedals
Environmental Conservation
Vintage Gear
Music Events

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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What a blast we had with Paul Meredith of Hangman FX, an insanely creative pedal builder out of Los Angeles, CA. Paul is a man of many talents, one of them being able to pack an incredible amount of functionality and imagination into effects with mor... more

Tony and Todd hit the road to visit Jared in Nashville, complete with an in-depth tour of Gibson, The Nashville Guitar Show, and lots and lots of awesome guitars. Oh, and a load of nonsense, of course.

Hosted by Todd Novak with Tony Dudzik and Jared... more

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Jonathan Labadie of M2 Labs joins us again from Atlanta, Georgia, to share the details of his new pedal release, the Fuzzocolypse. Jonathan calls this pedal an "analog chaos injector"— and for good reason, because he incorporated a functional fuzz me... more

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Tim Frank of Frank Brothers Guitar Company joins us again to share their recent additions to their model line-up. The Arcade model put Frank Brothers on the map, setting a high bar, and these two new models are equally outstanding.

Hosted by Todd No... more

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Recent Guests

Jared Brandon
Guitar builder and guest on the show
Nashville guitar scene
Episode: 462-Lost Weekend in Nashville
Jonathan Labadie
Founder/engineer at M2 Labs
M2 Labs
Episode: 461-Interview With M2 Labs V2
Tim Frank
Tim Frank, Frank Brothers Guitar Company
Frank Brothers Guitars
Episode: 460-Interview With Frank Brothers Guitars V2
Nick Frank
Nick Frank, Frank Brothers Guitar Company
Frank Brothers Guitars
Episode: 460-Interview With Frank Brothers Guitars V2
Evan Haymond
Founder/owner, OC Pedal Co
OC Pedal Co
Episode: 459-Interview With OC Pedal Co
Doug Kauer
Founder of Kauer Guitars
Kauer Guitars
Episode: 458-Interview With Kauer Guitars V2
Chris Vincent
Builder of boutique guitar pedals and owner of R2R Electric
R2R Electric
Episode: 457-Interview With R2R Electric V3
Trevor Healy
Guitar builder and owner of Healy Guitars
Healy Guitars
Episode: 456-Interview With Healy Guitars
Dan Rigby
Owner of Grit Brothers Guitars and handmade guitar builder
Grit Brothers Guitars
Episode: 455-Interview With Grit Brothers Guitars

Hosts

Tony Belloni
Co-host of The Guitar Knobs, host
Todd Novak
Co-host of The Guitar Knobs, host
Tony Dudzik
Host of Guitar Knobs podcast, The Guitar Knobs

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 257 ratings
  • 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 States3 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
    Canada3 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 States5 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
  • Great podcast

    It is a nice blend of humor and information

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SW41
    United Statesa year ago

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Guests are consistently knowledgeable and bring real-world expertise.
The mix of humor and gear detail is engaging for enthusiasts.
Some episodes feel long with lots of tangents, but many listeners love the banter and depth on pedals and amps.

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457-Interview With R2R Electric V3
Q: What recommendations do you have for someone looking to buy your pedals?
If you have a small broken-up amp, my pedals sound great with those, especially treble boosters.
457-Interview With R2R Electric V3
Q: What is your biggest project right now?
I'm always on the hunt for something new and I still want to do a Selmer Buzz Tone.
453-Interview With Eavesdropper Pedals
Q: What kind of music do you enjoy playing?
Andy shared that he enjoys writing music with his brother-in-law, leaning towards alternative rock with influences from bands like Interpol.
453-Interview With Eavesdropper Pedals
Q: What is the story behind the Dr. Square pedal?
Andy explained that after seeing the DeArmond Square Wave Generator and learning about its cult status, he was inspired to create a clone while preserving the original sound characteristics.
452-Interview With Jon Halverson V2
Q: Can you give us just a brief rundown of what you do and why you do it?
I wanted to get into doing live sound production, but eventually transitioned from performing to working in audio technology, leading to my role at Shure.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Guitar Knobs

What is The Guitar Knobs about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show centers on guitars, pedals, amps, and related gear, with in-depth conversations with boutique builders and industry insiders. Episodes frequently explore guitar hardware design, tone, and the business side of niche gear, often interspersed with humor and camaraderie among the hosts. A standout is the consistent focus on hands-on craft, small-batch manufacturing, and community building, which helps listeners discover under-the-radar builders and gain practical insights for gear decisions and DIY projects. The format balances technical discourse with personality-driven banter, making it engaging for gearheads who want both inspiration and actionable details for live rigs and pedalboards.

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The Guitar Knobs launched 10 years ago and published 463 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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Recent guests on The Guitar Knobs include:

1. Jared Brandon
2. Jonathan Labadie
3. Tim Frank
4. Nick Frank
5. Evan Haymond
6. Doug Kauer
7. Chris Vincent
8. Trevor Healy

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