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Tone-Talk.com is a Youtube show about music, gear & guitars co-hosted by Marc Huzansky and David Friedman of Friedman Amplification.

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Recent Guests

Billy Rowe
Founder of Rock N Roll Relics and Buckcherry collaborator
Rock N Roll Relics / Buckcherry
Episode: Ep. 192 - Billy Rowe of Buckcherry, Rock N Roll Relics and Friedman Guitars!
Blues Saraceno
Musician and guitarist featured on the episode
Self‑employed musician
Episode: Ep. 191 - Blues Saraceno!
Ross Hogarth
Legendary producer, engineer and mixer
Independent/Various artists
Episode: Ep. 190 - Ross Hogarth: Grammy Winning Producer/Engineer/Mixer
Avi Shabat
Founder of Shabat Guitars, boutique luthier
Shabat Guitars
Episode: Ep. 188 - Avi Shabat of Shabat Guitars!!!
Michael Lockwood
Guitarist, arranger, producer; worked with Aimee Mann, Fiona Apple, Carly Simon, Susanna Hoffs
Musician/Producer
Episode: Ep. 189 - Michael Lockwood - Guitarist/Producer! Susanna Hoffs, Aimee Mann, Fiona Apple, more!
Rick Skillman
Executive (or senior role) at Eminence Speakers
EMINENCE Speakers
Episode: Ep. 187 - Rick Skillman of EMINENCE Speakers!!!
Jim Kaufman
Producer, mixer, composer
Various including Helmet, Everclear, Return to Dust
Episode: Ep. 186 - Jim Kaufman! Producer, Mixer, Composer - Helmet, Everclear, Return to Dust, etc!
Keith Scott
Guitar player for Bryan Adams
Bryan Adams Band
Episode: Ep. 185 - Keith Scott! Guitar Player for Bryan Adams!
Pete Thorn
Professional guitarist and educator
Pete Thorn (solo/Thornicroft)
Episode: Punish Dave with Questions #40! Surprise Guest Pete Thorn!

Hosts

David Friedman
Co-host focusing on guitar tone, amps, and Friedman Amplification; engages guests with deep technical and historical insights.
Marc Huzansky
Co-host with a focus on gear culture, studio storytelling, and historical context in guitar gear.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 249 ratings
  • Lone-Talk

    Get to work.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    DP’67
    United States2 months ago
  • Awful audio

    Great guests, terrible audio mix

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    MightyMouse564
    United Statesa year ago
  • Bizarre and unfocused

    Who has one of the most exciting pedal builders like Oliver on, rambles on about the hardships of life to start, and says they’ve not kept up with anything new they’ve made? Such a bizarre and unfocused intro to an episode, and it was my first. Not sure if I’ll listen to any more.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    LewWelchThePoet
    Australiaa year ago
  • Spectacular podcast

    This is a great podcast filled with excellent insights, tips & information.

    Dave is a national treasure. I especially love the “punish Dave with questions “ episodes. I can’t wait to buy a Friedman plex. This show makes my day of delivering packages out of my brown truck much more enjoyable.

    Keep it up guys! And Thank you for what you do!

    Signed

    Jeff in Myrtle Beach.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jeff Explorer
    United States2 years ago
  • The best gear show ever!

    Just the best gear show ever. Dave is an industry treasure, offering such a gold mine of valuable no nonsense information and Mark is a great host. The lineup of guests is stellar.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Chrome Slug
    New Zealand3 years ago

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Listeners praise deep-dive gear conversations and authentic industry access.
Many appreciate the guest lineup and practical tone-tuning discussions.
Some critique audio quality and pacing but value the expertise and stories.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Ep. 182 - Fil Olivieri of SoloDallas!
Q: What exactly was Angus using for guitar tones back then and how does it relate to your gear now?
Angus used a JTM 50 head and Schaeffer Vega wireless; Fil explains how the wireless and the speaker/cabinet interactions contributed to the iconic tone, and how SoloDallas now recreates those sonic traits via its pedals and impulse responses.
Ask Dave #39! NAMM '26 Recap Show
Q: What mod would you do to make a Run 50 more aggressive?
The hosts discuss the hot mod option from a sponsor that adds an extra gain stage, which can significantly increase aggression, especially when paired with other pedal drives and careful gain staging. They also caution that too much front-end gain with a high-power amp can degrade tone, so balance is key.
Ep. 186 - Jim Kaufman! Producer, Mixer, Composer - Helmet, Everclear, Return to Dust, etc!
Q: What's your approach to guitar tones and live sound in the studio?
He describes blending multiple amps and mics, DI for clean options, and using a combination of vintage Neve desks, modern preamps, and the Paradise Guitar Studio. He emphasizes capturing a great guitar tone in the room first, with minimal post-processing, and using DI to preserve options while staying honest to the performance.
Ep. 186 - Jim Kaufman! Producer, Mixer, Composer - Helmet, Everclear, Return to Dust, etc!
Q: How did you get into producing and mixing and recording?
Jim explains he started in bands, loved recording from childhood, watched mentors like Charlie Clouser and Ulrich Wilde, and gradually moved into producing after a friend (A&R) encouraged him. His first big producer credit on The Spore came as the band's demos were noticed, and from there he built a career by working with Helmet, other 90s acts, and mentoring younger engineers.
Ep. 188 - Avi Shabat of Shabat Guitars!!!
Q: How has production changed since you started Shabat Guitars?
Avi explains the shift from handmade to CNC-assisted production, with continued hand shaping for necks, resulting in greater efficiency while preserving craft.

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What is Tone-Talk.com about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A deep-dive show focused on guitar gear, tone, and the culture surrounding amplified sound. Episodes feature veteran players, luthiers, and gear insiders sharing long-form stories, tuning tips, and behind-the-scenes studio anecdotes, with a heavy emphasis on classic rigs, amp tones, and the evolving gear ecosystem. The format blends technical discussions with nostalgic memories from the rock and studio worlds, often highlighting legendary gear, historical milestones, and the practical trade-offs of tone. Noteworthy is the strong Friedman's Amplification lineage and a reputation for drawing prominent guests, which helps connect listeners with authentic, hands-on perspectives from gear makers and celebrated players alike.

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1. Billy Rowe
2. Blues Saraceno
3. Ross Hogarth
4. Avi Shabat
5. Michael Lockwood
6. Rick Skillman
7. Jim Kaufman
8. Keith Scott

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