Podcasts about Chicago Music Exchange

There's a good chance that if you're a guitar fan, you've seen Nathaniel Murphy's gear demos—either on his Instagram account, where he goes by @zeppelinbarnatra, or on the Chicago Music Exchange page. His solo arrangements of classic tunes display his next-level technique and knack for clever arranging, and he makes our jaws drop every time he posts. When we learned that the Irish guitarist is a huge fan of U2's The Edge, we knew he had to be our expert for this episode.Together with Nathaniel, we're decoding our favorite eras of the Edge's tones—from his early Memory Man days through his expanding delay rack rig, into his 1990s Achtung Baby sounds, and all the way through to his Sphere rig. How does he get those amazing delay tones? And what are those cool picks he uses?This episode supported by Voodoo Lab: https://voodoolab.com/Follow Nick: https://www.instagram.com/nickmillevoiFollow Jason: https://www.instagram.com/jasonshadrickGet at us: 100guitarists@premierguitar.comCall/Text: 319-423-9734Podcast powered by Sweetwater. Get your podcast set up here! - https://sweetwater.sjv.io/75rE0dSubscribe to the podcast:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0aXdYIDOmS8KtZaZGNazVb?si=c63d98737a6146afApple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/100-guitarists/id1746527331

In Episode 8 of "Buy That Guitar," presented by Vintage Guitar, host Ram Tuli is joined by Daniel Escauriza, who manages vintage-instrument sales at Chicago Music Exchange. They discuss popular guitars like the Les Paul Junior and others that sell for $10,000 to $15,000. Other topics include refins and player-grade guitars. Links: https://www.chicagomusicexchange.com Sponsored By: https://stringsbymail.com Subscribe to our "Overdrive" newsletter for the latest happenings at Vintage Guitar magazine: https://www.vintageguitar.com/overdrive Please feel free to reach out to Ram at Ram@VintageGuitar.com with any questions or comments you may have. Like, comment, and share this podcast!

This episode starts off with Zach and Rhett catching each other up on their 4th of July festivities. Rhett's was classic: he treated some visiting European friends to fireworks off a dock, barbecue, smoked wings, more fireworks, and a bunch of beer. Zach, meanwhile, was knocking on doors to tell neighbors to knock off the mortar shelling in the middle of the night. To each their own.Then they're joined by Nathaniel Murphy, the Chicago-based guitarist who has racked up nearly 400,000 followers on Instagram with jaw-dropping videos of solo guitar work. Rhett doesn't mince words—he says Murphy is “one of the best players out there.” Murphy's videos break people's brains, they say: no one can work out how he's playing all the parts by himself at the same time. Plus, Murphy works full-time now with Chicago Music Exchange, where he brushed shoulders with Noel Gallagher and Carlos Santana within a few days of one another this summer.Murphy shares how he came to the U.S. to coach soccer for nearly a decade before being hired to do video demos for CME. He was busking downtown Chicago, too, and within a few years, CME brought him on full-time to cut videos. When it came time to join Instagram, he registered with his infamous handle, @ZeppelinBarnatra. Murphy breaks down how the moniker came to be when he entered a contest to win tickets to Led Zeppelin's 2007 reunion concert.Murphy names his favorite all-time guitar—Noel Gallagher's Gibson J-150, which Gallagher recently signed for him—before the crew reflects on how to behave when meeting your guitar heroes. That leads to a discussion of U2's The Edge, whom Rhett and Murphy defend from detractors. They also agree that Teles are the most versatile guitars out there, but Zach, ever the contrarian, dissents: “To me, there's a reason why all the dudes that played Teles back in the day switched to Les Pauls,” he shrugs. Murphy talks about his current favorite players, like Justin Derrico, Stephen Taranto, and Michael Romeo, then the trio dissect different picking techniques and go long on Blue Chip pick manufacturing processes.Rhett, who groans that he has the touch of a blacksmith when it comes to guitar playing, praises Murphy's sensitive playing. But even Murphy, with his prodigious playing, says he gets overwhelmed watching other players' styles. In guitar playing, as in life, the grass is always greener.Big thanks to StewMac for sponsoring this episode. Head to http://stewmac.com/dippedintone to get 10% off!Subscribe, like, and leave us a commentSign up on our mailing list: http://eepurl.com/iaCee5Support us on Patreon for access to our discord server and other perks! https://www.patreon.com/dippedintoneMERCH: https://teespring.com/stores/dipped-in-toneFollow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/dippedintone Dipped in Tone is:Rhett Shull https://www.rhettshull.com/Zach Broyles / Mythos Pedals https://mythospedals.comPremier Guitar https://www.premierguitar.com/

Have you ever seen such tasty sunburst, slope shoulder dreadnoughts? I'm a proud owner of two slope shoulder dreadnoughts and let me tell you, they're a real treasure in any guitarist's collection. These guitars are known for their deep, rich sounds, creating a broad audio landscape that contrasts sharply with the laser-focused sound of their square shoulder counterparts. The first star of today's show is the Santa Cruz Vintage Southerner. This guitar is a true jack of all trades. Its high-quality woods, precise craftsmanship, and the unmistakable Santa Cruz touch all blend together to produce a sound that's as rich and full as you can get. It's great for instrumentals and recording, filling the room with balanced, vibrant tones. With its responsive top and comfortable playability, it's no wonder the Vintage Southerner has earned its place in my collection. Next up, we have the Atkin J43. If you thought the Santa Cruz was versatile, wait until you get a load of this one. The Atkin J43 is a powerhouse of versatility, making it an excellent choice for both fingerpicking and flatpicking styles. Its balanced tone, robust volume, and the warmth it brings to the table make it a standout choice for any recording or instrumental performance. The craftsmanship is, of course, top-notch, as we've all come to expect from Atkin guitars. So, stick around as we delve into the nuanced world of slope shoulder dreadnoughts. Whether you're a seasoned player or a beginner, there's something to learn and appreciate about these amazing instruments. Submit your guitarsenal at the link below! https://airtable.com/shrpAVAi9HUGVUW8b  Featured in this episode... - Santa Cruz Guitar Co   - Atkin Guitar Company   - Candy Rat Records   - Molly Tuttle   - Chicago Music Exchange   - Colter Wall  

We're taking to the skies as I share my top 10 tips for flying with your acoustic guitar! Join me as I walk you through the best practices and pro-tips I've picked up on my own journeys, ensuring your precious instrument arrives safe and sound at your destination. Whether you're a touring musician or simply taking your guitar on vacation, these tips are essential to keeping your guitar protected and your travels stress-free. I'll cover everything from shipping your guitar to "green tag gate checking," and even the secret of asking for the closet. Here's a quick rundown of what we'll discuss in this episode: - Packing your guitar

The city's Chicago Music Exchange boasts a massive showroom that looks more like a museum of musical instruments.

In today's episode, Phillip talks about his recent trip to Chicago with Scott Hamilton and together we define what makes a great music store!I hope you enjoy this episode as much as I did! Find Scott and The Effects Loop on:Internet: https://www.theeffectsloop.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theeffectsloop/Support the show at: https://www.patreon.com/40wattpodcast/​Find guitar lessons on TrueFire (remember to use code 40WATT): https://bit.ly/3t0v1ZdFind all of the podcast links at:https://www.linktr.ee/40wattpodcasthttps://www.40wattpodcast.com/40 Watt Merchandise: https://40-watt-merch.creator-spring.com/Reverb Affiliate link: https://reverb.grsm.io/phillipcarter5480StringJoy Affiliate link: https://stringjoy.com/partner/fortywatt/Amazon Affiliate link: https://www.amazon.com/40wattSubscribe to the channel and give a like – also find us in audio format wherever you listen to podcasts and leave us a review and share us with your friends.TrueFire Affiliate LInkLearn. Practice. Play. - with TrueFire! You can use code 40WATT at checkout to receive 40% off your first or next TrueFire purchase. Patreon SupportYou can support the podcast by going to our Patreon page and becoming a supporter for as little as $5/month. Thank you for your support!

More week, more beef. We're asking the hard-hitting questions this week, so buckle up buttercups.PRS announced a new pedal line, but what's up with those names? We also dig into some really cool technology from Pickup Leslee you won't want to miss.Also discussed: Reverb fees, Craigslist goofin, ransom burst, an Aphex Twin sampler, Ableton and UA software updates, Wolfie's bone tone, Earthquaker partnering with Chicago Music Exchange, updated Johnny Marr jag finishes, Walrus Eons fuzz, Roland sampler upgrades, the new Fender Johnny A signature, and a record lathe from Teenage Engineering.Podcast time, excellent!

Happy Labor Day - if you're in the US go hug a union member. Also - Happy Hank Got a Vintage Shortscale Day!Your buds push through some Hank pain to talk a bunch about his birthday present, a 1968 Gibson EB-2 bass in Cherry finish with hilarious added EMG pickup. Shorty!Also discussed: AC15 updates, Marshall Amp anniversary, Chicago Music Exchange hangs, Fulltone shutdown and OCDs going wild, stolen George Harrison Les Pauls, Mark Morton making the leap to Gibson, FN Meka and AI art, Janet Jackson crashing Windows, The Cars and Elliot Easton, and the potential pedal of the year from MXR and Analogman - the Duke of Tone.Localize it, as they say.

For those following along - Dave needed an amp to match his beautiful vintage Lester, and we landed on a used Vox AC15.Is it too much amp for the living room? You bet! Does it look and sound dope? SURE DOES.Also discussed: getting angry about Les Paul darkbacks, Hot Bloods playing gigs, Fulltone closing down, Pigtronix Star Eater fuzz, Kemper opening a showroom in Chicago, Gibson teaming up with Billy Reid for some new clothing, Brian Wilson, Fender making the Jerry Garcia Alligator Strat, Chicago Music Exchange and their sexy/exclusive Squier Classic Vibes, Nektar WIDIFLEX, and the Nu-X Mighty Plug Pro.A little weiner action going on.

If you missed last week's IG and FB post; Hank messed up(!), so this week the buds are running down the content we missed out on last week.That includes: another update in Dave's slow burn love affair with his new old Les Paul, hanging out with former Fender Master Builder Carlos and Stephanie Lopez from Castedosa Guitars, and catching up on some new pedals we bought including a Muff from Chicago Stompworks and Harmonic Percolator from Catalinbread, specifically comparing the silicon vs. germanium Karma Suture.Also discussed: listener questions and feedback, Casio PG-380 synth guitar, Reverb updates, Gift of Music and Boutique Guitar Showcase with Chicago Music Exchange, Fender layoffs, Sweetwater Gear Exchange, Shania Twain, Elvis, Tune Voodoo and String Butler string guides, the new Mira compressor from Walrus Audio, Ashdown collaborating with Two Notes, the Orange O-Bass update, and the Pigtronix Gloamer.Tooth pain sucks, as do NFTs.

Charlie Parr is one of the most under-the-radar living guitar legends out there. He's known for his wild country blues and roots sound. In this video, you'll learn how to sound like this guitar legend and learn some tips and tricks from my years of knowing and playing with him! ​Charlie Parr is first and foremost a folk artist. He's incredible talented, humble, and dedicated to carrying on the traditions of folk music. Whether its hill country blues or a one of his original compositions, I highly recommend you check him out! Once you've gotten a taste of his sound, you're probably wondering how you can incorporate his techniques and style into your own playing. Luck for you, that's why I made this episode. I'll be serving 10 guitar lessons to help you emulate Charlie Parr.  But more importantly, you'll learn how to find your own sound via the wisdom of Charlie Parr — just check out the episode and you'll know what I mean! Featured in this episode... - Charlie Parr   - Smithsonian Folkways  - Sam Bush   - Taylor Guitars   - Chicago Music Exchange  

Resonator guitars have so many myths tied to them. They have to be played differently. They're way too expensive. They are only good for one style. But is any of this actually true? On today's episode of Acoustic Tuesday, you'll get a chance to see my top 10 favorite resonator guitars. This list is made up of many different resonator guitars at different price points. Every guitar on this list is a great bang for your buck regardless. I love resonator guitars because they have some great punchy tones. Like a banjo, the decay on resonators can be really quick, but as a soon as you add a slide, the tone morphs so much. But this brings us to the first common misconception: resonators have to be played with a slide. This couldn't be farther from the truth. Resonator guitars can be played like a normal guitar. Sure, using a slide gives it a very bluesy or country sound, but in reality, they sound just as good without a slide. You don't need any different techniques really.  There's also a perception that resonator guitars are expensive. Well, I'm here to tell you that there are so many options that don't have to break the bank. Just make sure to watch the full segment to see my picks for the best affordable resonator guitars! Featured in this Guide... - Gold Tone   - National Guitars   - RecordingKingOfficial   - Beard Guitars   - Gretsch Guitars   - Mule Resonator Guitars   - RepublicGuitars   Featured in the Acoustic Guitar News - Michael J. Miles   - Eric Lugosch   - Adam Grant   - Chicago Music Exchange   - Fretboard Journal   - Old Town School of Folk Music 

If you follow all things guitar on Instagram, then you've likely been amazed by Nathaniel's virtuosity at some point. Often the face (and hands) in the Chicago Music Exchange videos, Nathaniel's playing is spectacular on seemingly any guitar, in any style.  Greg and Nathaniel have a lot in common, and they explore countless varieties of glorious gristle in this episode!2:35 - Nathaniel's unique sound, and how it developed10:01 - Nathaniel's career in soccer (football for those in the rest of the world) prior to guitar11:57 - How Nathaniel got into guitar growing up in the UKr17:07 - Eric Clapton, open tunings, records that changed our lives, the power of improvisation, and The Zep!29:44 - A typical week as a working guitarist in Chicago31:46 - Greg and Nathaniel's upcoming show, and being considerate when sitting in with other guitar players43:19 - The power of pause and rewind when learning from the greats, and having fun online57:31 - You gotta embrace the filth, and being proud of your playingTotal Length: 71:08Fishman Dedicated to helping musicians achieve the truest sound possible whenever they plug-in. Wildwood Guitars One of the world's premier retailers of exceptional electric and acoustic guitars.

This one very easily could have been named What Dreams Are Made Of, because today we're talking about a dream guitar.Spoiler alert: your buds were all over the place this episode, giddy with excitement over Hank's new vintage ES-330. Huge and massive thank you to our friends at Chicago Music Exchange for making this happen.Also discussed: how slinky is too slinky? (featuring Ernie Ball), Soundwide collecting Native Instruments, Isotope, Brainworx and more, Boston pipe organs with Stephen Shirk, Isolates and harmonic percolators, cranky Craigslister is back!, Guitar Center's new logo, Mike Campbell's Collection, and Presidents of the United States of America.*Delighted squeal*

Streaming music has a lot of benefits. But it can also have some downsides. In this video, I explain the five main disadvantages to streaming music and show you how to avoid them. Music streaming, whether it's through Spotify or Youtube, has to be one of the greatest expansions in music consumption. For a few bucks a month, you have access to millions of songs. You have seemingly infinite choices. But there are plenty of negatives to this easy consumption of music. Do you remember the days where you had to go to a music store, search for an album, purchase the album, and invest time into making that album worth it?  With streaming, you lose all of the process and ritual that made the discovery of new music magical. We've lost the cultural touchstone of sharing music through word of mouth recommendations. Instead, we're fed recommendations by an algorithm — which is incredibly helpful at times, but lacks a human touch. There are plenty of reasons to like streaming music, but there is a dark side to all the convenience that streaming music provides. This episodes seeks to address some of those issues.  In addition to talking about the dark side of music streaming, you'll get a big update from Heartbreaker Guitars  on everything from new models to supply chain explanations.  Featured in this episode... - Heartbreaker Guitars   - Furch Guitars   - Molly Tuttle   - Chicago Music Exchange   - Billy Strings  

In case you were wondering - no, this episode is not as epic as that longboi from last week. Phew.On top of adding some real science to our bro science courtesy of Professor Steve, this week we're sticking with spooky season and exploring mysterious radio signals from deep outer space. The dudes also dive into a whole mess of new Fender with a trio of releases including the Chicago Music Exchange exclusive Pacific Peach custom color Jazzmaster, the Violinmaster, and Kurt Cobain signature Jag-Stang reissue.Also discussed: Gearbuds listeners in the wild, Dave getting scammed on Reverb/the virtues of PayPal, too much Macca news, Russian Circles gear theft, and finding inspiration in the new Velvet Underground doc.“Your podcast is boring as shit.”

I'm hanging out with musician, producer, and drum tech extraordinaire Ashwin Deepankar. Ashwin and I met about 7 years ago when we worked together at Chicago Music Exchange. In 2015, Ashwin left CME to go on tour with the band Wilco as their drummer Glenn Kotche's tech. Ashwin is a sonically creative person with a generous heart and he shares stories that I think perfectly showcase how those qualities make him excel in is career. Life on the road is always an adventure and he shares what it was like being on tour when the world shut down last year.  16 months was a long time to be off the road and he shares how he created a space for creativity in his home and how he needed .

Friends, it's a good thing we recorded this on Friday and not Wednesday because we might have burned some bridges… coming in HOT.What's got us so riled up? Well, a few things: the power (and danger) of social media, getting doxxed by anti-vax Twitter, EHX trying to harness the magnetosphere, and vacuum tube scarcity. Look, we never said this was going to be cohesive, alright?Also discussed: Les Paul's first goldtop, Epiphone's new USA-made Casino, going direct with an SVT, Hurricane Henri, Steel Panther auditions, Gibson's incredible ICONS series, 1971 on Apple+, Kauer Guitars' charity work, Reese's new AR beat-making cereal boxes RP-FX, and Boutique Guitar Showcase coming back to Chicago Music Exchange.Let the story tell the story.

My dude Shelby has returned!! He came on the show quite a while ago back when he worked at a little place called Chicago Music Exchange. He has since struck it out on his own, and created a company called Black Bobbin which is doing some really awesome stuff. We talk about what he has been up to, how the guitar industry is changing, the challenges with starting a guitar shop during the pandemic, and a whole lot more! Check it out at https://blackbobbin.com/ Here is the American Cyclops Pre-Save link TEXT ME (503) 751-8577 Support the show and get extra episodes over at Patreon.com/tonemob. You can also help out with your gear buying habits by purchasing stuff from Tonemob.com/reverb Tonemob.com/sweetwater or grabbing your guitar/bass strings from Tonemob.com/stringjoy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nathaniel Murphy (also known as @zeppelinbarnatra) is an Irish born, Chicago based guitarist known by millions of musicians for his video clips in a variety of virtuosic styles.Whilst collaborating with Chicago Music Exchange he has amassed a large online presence demonstrating a variety of top end instruments, both acoustic and electric.His album "War For The Moment" is streaming everywhere along with his Pickupjazz instructional course. Enjoy this candid interview where he spills the beans on his Instagram success, writing process and more.For more information about the podcast, and for a discount on a new ToneWoodAmp, visit http://mikedaweshasapodcast.com

Where to even start with this one? Today we welcome old friend, noted raconteur, and newest member of Tallboys Pete Falknor to the show. From running the day to day at Empty Bottle, Thalia Hall, and Chicago Music Exchange to partnering with our pal Shelby Pollard on his new venture Black Bobbin, dial this episode in to grab some lifetips from a handsome dad who has seen a thing or two. Maybe also stick around to the end for stories about the bonkers rig of Billy Corgan and welcoming genius of Dave Chappelle.Also discussed: selling drugs on Craigslist, Kansas cabs, Steve Lukather hates tabs, a very special group Dave’s Docs about Sound of Metal, Sofie hating the Yamaha TA60, Songs for the Deaf era QOTSA, heartwarming Christmas gear gifts, playing Sabbath for mom, and hanging out with Fred Durst.Don’t carry piss in your cargo pockets. Or do. Whatever.

The pandemic has put no stop to the world of music retail. Demand is through the roof and COVID has heavily impacted instrument manufacturing, creating challenges for retailers to keep up with demand. Karl Neurauter who runs the acoustic room at Chicago Music Exchange, a legendary local retailer of high end and vintage guitars, basses, and drums, describes the factors

Zeppelin Barnatra aka Nathaniel Murphy is one of the best guitar players on Instagram, his unique playing style and feel have gained him almost 300 thousand followers on instagram, and got him connected with Chicago Music Exchange. In this episode we talk about how he started his guitar playing journey, his move to the united states, his future as a professional guitarist and his gear of choice.    Follow Nathaniel on Instagram @zeppelinbarnatra    

Happy Labor Day, buddies. This week we are beyond stoked to welcome Robb Jibson to the show to talk through the evolution of his personal labor of love, the company So Midwest, Inc.On top of his journey to becoming a major fixture in the lighting and visual design world (get it?!), Robb guides us thought his recent work with the Red Alert Restart Campaign, touring and designing with diverse acts such as Incubus, Train, Fall Out Boy, Panic at the Disco, Slint, & Tom Jones, putting virtual fans in MLB stadiums, creating the intro experience for the Chicago Bears, and even that one time he and Hank drank juice boxes with Paramore.As if that weren’t enough, Robb graciously answers all of our dumb Lighting 101 questions, walking us through the evolution of lighting from static car headlights to video content and augmented reality holograms.Also discussed: Eventide/Newfangled Audio’s free Pendulate plugin, the big Chicago Music Exchange gear giveaway, Twisted Sister, the most money Hank has ever spent on a record (Cornelius’ Sensuous), and time machines.Dodge Bieber bullets.

In this months show, we talk to Cory Sterling aka (redstripedown) We talk about his background, starting with the bass guitar before finding the freedom of electronic music. We talk about his deep dive into modular and hardware integration in his workflow. We look at gear and his stint at Nerd Audio and Chicago Music Exchange. And we end up looking at what he is up to now both creatively and also his passion for instrument and music education. Show Timings0.00 Show introEd and Ben's pre-show chat: 1:10 Live Stream Tardis1:52 Singal Aalt Sysnthasis Ciat Lonbarde 2:38 Bens Arpedigios 5:10 Haken Continuum Loops 12:56 Guest Intro14:11 Welcome Cory Sterling redstripdown14:20 Cory's Background 17:00 Journey into electronic music, synths and Modular 20:40 The integration of hardware into modular 30:10 how he found his voice with his system 37:00 Working at Nerd Audio and Chicago Music Exchange 40:40 Modules that have connected with Cory43:20 Modular is about modulation 48:10 Patch CV 54:40 Patreon, education and music releases 58:49 Modular compilation for NWAPC and Black Life Matters1:01.00 Show Round-up Show NotesCory's links:Cory Sterling (Redstripedown) Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=9154267Bandcamp: https://redstripedown.bandcamp.comYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrJye_8jfj99y3ylDM-icmg/featuredInstagram: @redstripedown Show info linksLinks Patch CV https://www.patchcv.comhttps://www.patchcv.comSigning offIsolation streaming resource - https://bit.ly/coronastreamsHostsEd Ball Website:https://www.edwardball.co.ukEd Ball on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/EdwardballBen Wilson aka DivKid: https://www.youtube.com/user/DivKidVideo

Can you hear that? It’s the sound of another Monday with another rad episode, this time featuring our buddy James Beesley III from Downbeat Studio.We spend a bunch of time sorting his musical history, getting an early start in high school rap metal, moving to Chicago and living in an art loft called FUCK MOUNTAIN while playing keys in his band Them, Roaring 20s, and transitioning from being a road dog into launching the multiple iterations of Downbeat Studio. Tune in if you want to learn about analog recording philosophies, Wurlitzer 200A and Fender Rhodes pianos, rebuilding and refurbishing vintage gear, and expert advice on adding a tape machine into your recording workflow - spoiler alert: it’s all about Otari.Other topics include the reopening of Chicago Music Exchange, INXS and their “bangers,” protest music with Machine Head and Hank’s personal diety Neil Young’s new old record Homegrown, noisemakers for protests, stellar Craiglist posts, Prince’s Yamaha DX7, and Fender’s masterbuilt guitars for the Crew Nation charity.Shake that tambourine, folks.

Peter interviews Pete Falknor, General Manager at Chicago Music Exchange. Pete shares a story that reinforces how giving and receiving kindness amplifies it for everyone. Dede & Peter also had a sneak peek of Chicago Music Exchange's showroom, which re-opened to the public on Father's Day 2020 after being closed for over two months due to COVID-19. Peter played some great sounding Gibson and Fender guitars, and one very special Les Paul that came from the CME vault. The Pete's Diary Show, Season 2, Episode 18

Doing a little grilling today? Kick back and crack a barley pop with Hank and Dave while joined by everyone’s favorite space-shredder, Jason Milbank.Tall drink of H2O and superhunk Jason regales us with the story of his development in the music world, taking us back to simpler times when playing trumpet was rendered too painful by a mouth full of braces, all the way through to today and working with acts such as Senses Fail, A Wilhelm Scream, and his own project The View, The Life. We talk about launching the Kugescreamer with Chicago Music Exchange and Rigs of Dad, preferring Ernie Ball axes, Evertune, Kemper vs. Axe FX, and even some Disney covers.We also got into a new Valhalla plugin giveaway, Balthazar Amps Cabaret 13 demos, David Bowie, Bit Brigade Zelda music and video game talks, Guitar Center reopening, and Bach shredding a mean organ.Say yes to every opportunity, and don’t be an asshole.

April's episodes will feature interviews with some of Hope for the Day's Agents of Impact & Partners in Prevention discussing the new reality we find ourselves in and the impact on our communities from their intersections. Guests this week include Megan Tress, Advanced Practice Nurse, PCC Community Wellness; Aaron Coleman, Beatkeepers Instructor, Chicago Music Exchange, & Musician; Big Gidz Evans, Dark Matter Coffee & Musician; and Veronica Padilla, author of Gentle Mentals.Conversations Cafe is (usually) a monthly live podcast recording at Sip of Hope Coffee Bar featuring education and open forum dialogue on the intersections of Mental Health within our communities. This education programming is brought to you by Hope for the Day with support from our partners in prevention, The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention of Illinois, Banyan Treatment Center, and Janssen.Join the conversation. We are in this together.Anthologies / Rick Osowski / Hope for the Dayhttps://www.auxchicago.com/anthologies-of-hopehttps://www.anthologiesofhope.com/https://www.instagram.com/anthologiesofhope/https://www.facebook.com/anthologiesofhope/https://www.instagram.com/rosowski/https://www.hftd.org/https://www.instagram.com/hopefortheday/https://www.facebook.com/hopefortheday/https://sipofhope.com/https://www.instagram.com/sipofhope/https://www.facebook.com/sipofhope

Have you ever considered what it means to look yourself in the eye as an artist? On this week’s episode we have an excellent (and slightly buggy - sorry!) chat with Sam Porter, guitarist and vocalist from Kali Masi and product photographer from Chicago Music Exchange.We talk through his artistic journey with Kali Masi, run-through his rig including pieces by Fender, Science Amps, and 1981 Inventions, the crossover between songwriting and photo composition, tips for taking product photos that sell, and the importance of a light source in your photos.We also touch on the Peterson iStrobosoft tuning app, Summer NAMM cancellation, Evans drumheads and Thalia capos stepping up to make PPE, Frank Zappa, Jeff Buckley’s Grace, and the Universal Audio Luna.Put your space helmet on and take a dive in.

Strap in buddies; this week we interview raconteur of the highest order and our dear friend Marc Najjar. If you don’t already know, Marc is Brand Manager for Sandberg Guitars, bassist in Huntsmen, host of Bass Nerds Podcast, originator of the Bassment at Chicago Music Exchange, and everyone’s favorite internet Bassdad.On top of digging through his personal and musical journeys, ya boys also get into new Gibson litigation, Dunable basses, summiting pedal Everest via the Interfax Harmonic Percolator, Access Analog’s partnership, playing Phil Lesh’s Alembic Big Brown, and we even unveiled a new segment!The ToneTubes giveaway is complete and we will announce the winner next week. 4 out of 4 bassists would recommend you check out Marc’s new record Mandala of Fear out March 13, 2020. Get thumpin’.

We survived NAMM day one, gearfriends. In this mini sode we recap our experiences back at the shmotel, interviewing Mason Marangella from Vertex Effects, hanging out with Chicago Music Exchange and Reverb, NAMMthrax, Univeral Audio's new Luna software, and getting crushed by Animals as Leaders.

Before we chatted with DP in Ep. 33 (have you listened to that yet?!), we recorded a bit of a mini-cast and decided to put it out for y’all.We spend time closing out our holiday wishlists and talking Rammstein, gear thieves, Our Band Could Be Your Life, the Barym G-Bender, and the Korora Audio Spira. Then Hank dives deep into beta testing the Balthazar Audio Systems Cabaret 13, Taylor nylon string guitars, getting nervous on camera while shooting the demo of the Fulltone Ranger for Chicago Music Exchange, and hanging out with Jeff Matz and Matt Pike from High on Fire.No toes were harmed from all of the name dropping.

Peter talks about his first Gibson Guitar in this special holiday edition of The Pete's Diary Show. Dede surprises Peter with a story about a Secret Santa who shops at Chicago Music Exchange and sent Peter a special gift. Don't miss the ending of Episode 9! Watch all episodes of "The Pete's Diary Show" on IGTV and YouTube.

In a special post-Thanksgiving session, the buds talk upgrading headphones, Harmonic Energizer jams with a ’59 Burst, tone tubes, and being thankful for all of the different facets of the music world like flatwounds, Les Pauls, and low-key dad straps. Then they talk hanging out with High on Fire, being stoked on Chicago Music Exchange, and our holiday wishlists featuring the Eventide H9, Traynor bass amps, Shure and Aston microphones, Mono Cases, and using a 15” bass cabinet for recording kick drums.

Peter talks about getting to play with Jared James Nichols in Chicago and Dede shares how Peter is a great example that anything is possible with passion and a positive attitude. Chicago Music Exchange lends more kindness in the form of a loaner Gibson Les Paul.

Dede and Peter talk about how a visit to Chicago Music Exchange after one of his surgeries turned into a fun afternoon playing vintage guitars.  Learn the story behind Peter's Jared James Nichols "Old Glory" Signature Epiphone and why you shouldn't let a stranger's opinion change what you believe about yourself.

In Part 1 of a special 2-part episode 16, the Gearhunks have a rambling conversation with Jazzmastermaster Shelby Pollard from Chicago Music Exchange.They discuss the hunky journey of gear, bird shit, the smartest thing ever on the podcast, going wah wah over wah wahs, & the Stonedeaf PDF2.They get into Dave’s Docs - The Story of Anvil, Neal Peart, how Taxi Driver is not a cuddling film, the book Feeding Back: Conversations with Alternative Guitarists from Proto-Punk to Post-Rock, and meeting Television's Tom Verlaine over some Teisco Pedals.Then they chat Reverb news, Phil Lynott’s new Fender P-Bass Signature, John Entwistle, the Gibson Eric Clapton ’64 Firebird I, and we take our break during a hot talk of New Guitars vs. Vintage Guitars, Harmony Guitars, and other stuff made in Chicago.This episode is not brought to you by Red Square or Henry’s Hard Sparkling Water

On this episode of the podcast, I sat down with Shelby to discuss, well…… Jazzmasters. And Chicago style pizza. And Gibson’s latest set of whoas…… It was a great chat and I definitely enjoyed it. Make sure you check out Shelby on Instagram, and check out all the good stuff that Chicago Music Exchange has to offer. If you just need more Tone Mob in your life, there are many, many more hours of listening over on Patreon!! Make sure you check out this week’s fine sponsors, Gunstreet Wiring Shop,, and Sinasoid! Last, but not least there is Tonemob.com/reverb for putting some wind in the sails on every purchase you make through Reverb. It costs you nothing extra and helps out tremendously. Listen on iTunes Listen on Spotify Listen on Soundcloud Listen on Stitcher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chicago Music Exchange has become an institution and a destination for guitar fans visiting The Windy City. How did CME get here? How is the store surviving and thriving in an era where more and more people are buying instruments online? What happens when an expensive guitar breaks? Who are the celebrities who frequent CME? Does CME really have a guitar in the store that is priced at over $250,000? Great stories and plenty of laughs in today's episode!

This week, Emily and Andrew talk about subscription boxes for guitarists. Do they make sense? Is it possible to do it right? Can it even recover after a certain brand took advantage of its consumers? They also talk about how Emily just turned 30 and some discount pedals she picked up. Andrew talks about his new pedalboard and cables and about his dream to visit Chicago Music Exchange. They also mention the problematic elements of Island of the Blue Dolphins and Billy Gibbons.  Special shout out to Dwarfcraft Devices and their new zine! Sponsored by...you? Join our Facebook group and join the conversation! The Mt. Hood fuzz pedal by Spruce Effects is still available! There only three left in pink, so don’t wait too long to buy. The Mt. Hood has its humble beginnings as the first ever series of Big Muff, the Triangle version. We ditched the tone control for a passive 3 band eq tone stack, added a presence control after the last gain stage for more tone shaping, put a footswitchable Germanium boost with gain and tone controls, and a diode switch to add an extra order of magnitude of tonal options.  

Can you believe we made it all the way to 20 episodes? Neither can we, but we're gonna just keep going with it! Plug in your earbuds or turn up or radio cause this one is a doozy! Ian is joined this week by co-hosts Cody Clark and Mikey Law to discuss all things the Windy City! Topics of discussion range from visiting the Chicago Music Exchange, peeing in traffic, and eating shitty deep dish pizza. No matter what their opinion on deep dish might be, all three can agree that Chicago's music scene is no joke. Speaking of music, this episode includes reviews of new releases from The Great Deceivers, DROOL, Krozer, Sonny Falls, and of course, the interviewees of the episode, Squid. They were kind enough to let us premiere a brand new single called "Big Red" off their forthcoming album Soda Pop due 5/20. Feel free to skip to the 25 minute mark to hear "Big Red" and the interview without our ramblings! Squid is a progressive, shoegaze, math/weirdo rock band who played their final show last June at Pittsburgh's own Mr. Roboto Project. Ian had the pleasure of sitting with them for a few minutes before their gig and started to talk about the beginning of the band, the future for all four of them, and all things "Watersports and Soda Pop". We hope you love this episode and if you enjoyed any of the music you heard this episode, go buy a song or like a band page. Anything helps and in this day and age its more important than ever to support our local music scenes! Tune in next Friday for more of the best music you haven't heard yet! Brought to you by Sweet Static and the Earthwalk Collective Sponsored by Anchor.FM! Stream this episode on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, and Stitcher! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/no-static-at-all/support

Gab and Jam Episode 7 Rock Star Billboard Branding for Musicians PODCAST #prejippie #bloomingprejippie #blog #branding #musicians Here is our response to anyone who questions IF musicians need to be concerned with branding. Though creativity is your main passion, branding should follow closely behind. Listen to hear why. VIDEOS TO CHECK OUT Gearfest 2018: https://youtu.be/BieMBgbbMtw Gearfest 2017: https://youtu.be/rtqZWUbdc68 Bass-Love videos: https://youtu.be/Dg3v9Yt2wkc More out and about adventures: https://youtu.be/_ygDbIAwJJ4 Buying the bass at the Chicago Music Exchange video: https://youtu.be/Dg3v9Yt2wkc

Since launching Reverb.com in 2013, David has been working side-by-side with his growing team to make the online marketplace the best place for musicians to buy and sell new, used, vintage and handmade music gear. As the company’s evangelist and product visionary, David has grown Reverb.com into the most popular music gear website in the world. David started Reverb.com shortly after purchasing well-known musical instrument shop, Chicago Music Exchange, and growing frustrated with the process of buying and selling guitars online. The company expects to handle about $120 million in equipment sales this year, tripling last year's volume. I chat to David Kalt about how technology and innovation is helping Reverb.com go from strength to strength. Guest Info https://reverb.com/ Twitter: @reverbdotcom and 

PT and guest host Pipes break down all the week’s best guitar news! Sponsored by Chicago Music Exchange.  Check them out at www.chicagomusicexchange.com and win a Chicago Music Exchange t-shirt in this very episode!