Best J Fender Podcasts (2024)

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516 - You have to flick the whammy bar and everything's a guitar case if you just wish hard enough 57:46

3h ago57:46

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Brian, Blake, and Richard are back for Episode 516 of the Chasing Tone Podcast Brian welcomes us all to a different podcast and Richard question's reality as we roll in hot this week. Brian is also geeking over the Ernie Ball Axis and he is close to pulling the trigger and tells us all about his bending technique and questions Richard's pronunciati…

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Episode 317 - Airline Upbeat Stereo 27:11

2h ago27:11

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Montgomery Ward produced one of the largest mail order catalogs in the US, starting way back in the 1870s. By the time the 1950s rolled around, they were including electric guitars, like the Upbeat. Our example is a stereo version, and left us scratching our heads more than we thought it would. But it sounds good, and plays well, as most budget ins…

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515 - Brian has a new amplifier and is completely blown away 1:03:50

7d ago1:03:50

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Brian, Blake, and Richard are back for Episode 515 of the Chasing Tone Podcast Blake is back from his cross-country vacation and he has tales to tell and the guys are almost approaching normality. The Wampler Mofetta has been a hit with fans of "amp -like" pedals and Brian tells us why he loves it and Richard tells us about the origin of the name a…

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Episode 316 - Ernie Ball Music Man Armada 27:50

1h ago27:50

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like, well, cool things that drop out of stuff. The Armada was the company’s first guitar designed with a neck-through. The result is every bit as sonorous as you might imagine. Enjoy! Like the show? Follow us at these fine establishments: Patreon || https://www.patreon.com/thehighgain Instagram || @thehighgain Web || https://www.thehighgain.com…

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514 - The Wampler Mofetta, The Beach Boys, and Jay Leonard J 1:04:36

14d ago1:04:36

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Brian, Blake, and Richard are joined by the legendary Jay Leonard J for Episode 514 of the Chasing Tone Podcast We start off with some exclusive hair clipping tips from the super talented Jay Leonard J and this eventually turns into a discussion about gain clipping and Wampler's latest release, the Wampler Mofetta. Brian had an idea one day. He lov…

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513 - Indiana Blake and Brian's one mistake 59:30

21d ago59:30

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Brian, Max, and Richard are back for Episode 513 of the Chasing Tone Podcast Our good buddy Max is back once again, as Blake is out of town on important string business, and he has a new job which causes some speculation before the guys chat about the gear they have been gassing over. Richard attempts to describe a form of small British boat and Br…

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Episode 315 - Fender Jaguar Thinline 23:30

2h ago23:30

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In 2012, Fender celebrated the 50th anniversary of one its greatest instruments, the Jaguar. In the US reissues were designed to evoke the look of those original guitars. In Japan, production took a wider turn that saw a double bound thinline model hit the market. We’re divided as to how successful it was at the time, or what we think of it now, bu…

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512 - Is this the most stupid guitar invention ever? 1:09:36

30d ago1:09:36

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Brian, Blake, and Richard are joined by Scott from Stringjoy for Episode 512 of the Chasing Tone Podcast Brian is ready to welcome you all to the Tone Chasing show and this week the guys are joined by Scott from Stringjoy. Richard makes some 1980's related costume confessions and he may have found "his look". Brian has demands and Richard has reque…

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Episode 314 - Harmony Rebel 25:13

24d ago25:13

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Starting in the 60s, and up into the 1970s, the world was awash in earth-toned appliances; refrigerators, stoves, microwaves, you name it. Autumn Harvest and Avocado Green were at the top of the heap. No wonder, then, that Harmony would create a version of its Rebel guitar to match. Because nothing says modern convenience like the color of guacamol…

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511 - Brian breaks out a surprise pedal and it is smoochie time! 45:43

1M ago45:43

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Brian, Blake, and Richard are back for Episode 511 of the Chasing Tone Podcast Brian makes a case for playing with his toys and not throwing them out of his sandbox - and gives us a sneaky listen into a new product he is working on. In completely unrelated news, our good buddy Jordan over at Poison Noises has made a new Reverb and Delay pedal and R…

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Episode 313 - Epiphone 1959 ES-355 Inspired by Gibson Custom 24:38

28d ago24:38

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Epiphone started life as a primarily jazz-tinged manufacturer, making some of the finest hollowbodies there were. Eventually, Gibson bought the company, and eventually moved production overseas, where the brand would be relegated to mostly budget guitars. Now, though, Gibson is ramping up the build quality of these instruments - using US-made compo…

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510 - The amazing Stringboy and the greatest guitar pedal ever? 54:13

1M ago54:13

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Brian, Blake, and Richard are back for Episode 510 of the Chasing Tone Podcast Brian is in a special new place...or not...and apologies are made for his button pressing as a world record is set and we talk about the world's crankiest Englishman. Said Englishman has questions about IEMs and he asks for a reasoned debate and he gets some, and some un…

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Episode 312 - Knaggs Kenai-J 25:19

12d ago25:19

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Joe Knaggs spent many years at PRS, contributing guitar designs that came to be classics. So, of course, when he left those hallowed halls, Joe fired up his own shop and hung his shingle on a whole new family of instruments, this time bearing the name Knaggs Guitars. These are elegant, next-level machines. Enjoy! Like the show? Follow us at these f…

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509 - The other side of the moon - and the mystery watcher returns! 55:07

2M ago55:07

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Brian, Blake, and Richard are back for Episode 509 of the Chasing Tone Podcast Martinsville Lulu meets Portland Grunge and it is all the fault of solar activity as Brian experiences totality and Richard experiences Indianapolis live. The guys discuss their various eclipse experiences and there is some general foolishness all round. Oh boy, it's a w…

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Episode 311 - Gibson Map Guitar 25:22

1M ago25:22

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In the early 1980s, Gibson undertook an ad campaign, the slogan for which was “American made, world played”. It featured a photograph of a guitar cut into the shape of the continental United States. Visibility of that ad increased curiosity about the guitar itself, and Gibson were soon making it available for purchase. It underwent various refineme…

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508 - The Wampler Rockstortion pedal - is it real? 53:57

2M ago53:57

53:57

Brian, Blake, and Richard are back for Episode 508 of the Chasing Tone Podcast It's podcast day, and Brian has avoided being sucked into a funnel cloud, so we start the episode of with an extra dose of frivolity and nonsensical mutterings. There is camping talk and weather talk and Richard campaigns for moderate weather conditions. Wampler Pedals m…

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Episode 310 - Kay Barney Kessel Pro K1700V 25:39

1M ago25:39

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One of the venerable companies that made guitars in Chicago at the middle of the last century was Kay. Their instruments provided tremendous value at an affordable price. One such instrument was the Barney Kessel Pro. These were recently reissued, and we found our example to be a whole hell of a lot of fun to play. Enjoy! Like the show? Follow us a…

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507 - The JHS Tacobolt and has Brian discovered the perfect reverb??? 52:25

2M ago52:25

52:25

Brian, Blake, and Richard are back for episode 507 of the Chasing Tone Podcast Brian opens up in his own inimitable yet peanut buttery smooth manner and a certain guitarist makes a telephone call to the studio as we open up with some low brow shenanigans and hot takes. Richard has been bowled over by a famous guitarist and gushes lovingly about the…

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Episode 309 - Rickenbacker 330 25:24

1M ago25:24

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The Rickenbacker 300 series of guitars was introduced in 1958. Designed by the esteemed Roger Rossmeisl, these guitars have changed little, but withstood the test of time. Just when we thjought we knew what we were dealing with, however, a 330 in matte black shows up. We had to grab it. Enjoy! Like the show? Follow us at these fine establishments: …

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506 - Brian said this one thing and the internet blew up 55:45

2M ago55:45

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Brian, Blake, and Richard are back for episode 506 of the Chasing Tone Podcast! There is an unharmonious introduction to this episode and Richard finds the weirdest thing to be envious of and Brian admits to ramping up his plugging. Richard was surprised to learn that one of his favorite bands didn't make it big in the US during the lifespan of the…

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Epiosde 308 - Guild S-100 Polara Kim Thayil 22:47

1M ago22:47

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We’re pretty big fans of vintage Gretsch guitars over here at High Gain HQ. Especially the S-100, with its indispensable phase switch. If it’s good enough for Kim Thayil of Soundgarden it’s good enough for us. So when we got a line on the new Guild S-100 Polara Kim Thayil signature guitars, we had to try them. We were not dissappointed. Enjoy! Like…

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505 - The POD Express, a modified Jen Fuzz, and why guitar magazines are still relevant 59:13

3M ago59:13

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Brian, Blake, and Richard are back for episode 505 of the Chasing Tone Podcast! Brian questions Richard's commitment, and Richard questions Brian's fashion choices before regaling us with more royal tales of DIY pedal construction. Brian teaches Richard about what he made without making him feel more stupid than he already does. Kinda. He also tell…

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Episode 307 - Ovation Magnum 22:01

3M ago22:01

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When Ovation began making solidbody guitars, just about everything they came up with was full-featured, well-made and very playable. Their designs were perhaps a little forward thinking for most, however, and they didn’t fare too well in a market of Teles and Les Pauls. When it came to bass guitars, they fared little better. But the Magnum bass is …

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504 - The Wampler Ego 76 and the best demo ever? 53:12

3M ago53:12

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Brian, Blake, and Richard are back for episode 504 of the Chasing Tone Podcast! Blake has been drinking from the special cabinet again and Richard is contemplating a new hobby and thinks he saw one of the best demos he has ever seen for the new Ego 76. Brian learns a new technique for equipment usage and it shatters his mind. Richard tells us of ho…

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Episode 306 - Castedosa Conchers 25:24

3M ago25:24

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Carlos Lopez started his guitar-building journey on the production line at Fender. Before long he joined the Custom Shop. Not long after that he was apprenticing to become a Master Builder. You could say our man Carlos has the chops… So, it’s really no surprise to see him sailing and thriving under his own banner - Castedosa Guitars. Along with his…

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503 - We introduce an all new Wampler Pedal! 49:48

3M ago49:48

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Brian, Blake, and Richard are back for episode 503 of the Chasing Tone Podcast! Richard has seen a film about the history of Amplifiers recently and he is dumbstruck that he is the only one of the trio that has even heard of it whilst Brian criticizes his accent. Richard also discusses a large legal issue facing Tik Tok and the use of certain music…

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Episode 305 - Godin Radium 24:05

3M ago24:05

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Robert Godin started his guitar-making journey in a small shop in La Patrie, Quebec, in 1972. Over the years he expanded into five factories, across six well-known brands, including, of course, Godin Instruments. The goal was/is to make quality guitars at a reasonable price. Not easily done without cutting corners somewhere, but Godin never did. No…

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502 - Are guitar prices going to keep rising? 1:05:08

3M ago1:05:08

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Brian, Blake, and Richard are back for episode 502 of the Chasing Tone Podcast! It's DIY Tues.. (checks notes) Wednesday! Brian is recovering from an industrial strength sinus infection but braves the slings and arrows of his co-hosts as he brings us all the latest news from Martinsville and the pedal world! He also lays into Richard pretty hard an…

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Episode 304 - Graig Markel of Recovery Effects / Danelectro Double Neck 3923 27:49

3M ago27:49

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Graig Markel and Zera Marvel of Recovery Effects have been making some of our favorite effects for a long time. At any moment they can be found on our pedal boards, emitting the precise lushness Recovery has become known for. So when Graig stopped by with two of his latest, the Moonstruck reverb/delay and the Revere overdrive, we knew what we had t…

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501 - Who invented Heavy Metal and did Punk come first? 47:42

4M ago47:42

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Brian, Blake, and Richard are back for episode 501 of the Chasing Tone Podcast! Brian and Blake question Richard's genetics and open up discussing the spectacular 500th episode and Travis gets the blame for everything as we take a fascinating (not) look into the world of podcast production. Richard has DIY questions so Blake take a nap and Brian gi…

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Episode 303 - Ibanez Musician MC200 25:38

4M ago25:38

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Among the first original designs Ibanez made after the famed Gibson lawsuit was the Musician Series. These were guitar re-thought from the ground up. They are still considered sturdy workhorses, and they mark a direction that would set Ibanez on the path to being one of the world’s leading guitar makers. This MC200 got a rare ‘double buy’ from us. …

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500 - Max and Travis return for this milestone episode! 1:07:00

4M ago1:07:00

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Brian, Blake, and Richard are joined by the legends that are Max Jeffrey and Travis Feaster for this special 500th episode of the Chasing Tone Podcast! In this celebratory episode of the Chasing Tone Podcast we are joined by the very two fellers that started this journey off with Brian - Travis Feaster and Max Jeffrey. This is a podcast first for C…

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Episode 302 - PRS Paul's Guitar 27:17

4M ago27:17

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Paul Reed Smith, the man, has been creating the highest quality guitars ever since he made one for college credit, after which he dropped out to pursue the art fulltime. PRS instruments are known for their attention to detail, impeccable response, and beautiful tops. Why then, haven’t we paid more attention to them? We’ve been remiss, and we apolog…

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