40 Watt Podcast

40 Watt Podcast
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In 40 Watt Podcast you can find commentary, interviews, and news in the music world. We'll discuss guitars, amps, effects and how they are used and influence the music around us and the music of the past. 

  1. 3d ago

    Cowboy Guitars, Hammond Amps & Enigma on Repeat | S6E23 w/ Tone Ranger Guitars and Resto Wraps

    Find Jeff at Tone Ranger Guitars Internet: https://www.tonerangerguitars.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tonerangerguitars/ Find Ben at Resto Wraps Internet: https://restowraps.com/ Sponsors Grez Guitars: https://www.grezguitars.com/ Grez Guitars (Instagram): https://www.instagram.com/grezguitars/ Premier Guitar article!: https://www.premierguitar.com/features/gear-features/grez-guitars-off-to-the-races Meris Pedals: https://meris.us/ Meris Pedals (Instagram): https://www.instagram.com/meris.us/ Meris Pedals (Sweetwater affiliate link): https://sweetwater.sjv.io/rEBBv5 Eddie Wang Instruments: https://www.eddiewanginstruments.com/ Eddie Wang Instruments (Instagram): https://www.instagram.com/eddiewanginstruments/ Mentioned in the Episode: Malibu Music: https://malibumusic.com/ Malibu Music (grand opening at the new location, October 17): https://malibumusic.com/pages/grand-opening Malibu Music (Instagram): https://www.instagram.com/malibumusicsocal/ Edge of Breakup (Sean, AO-44 amp demo) (YouTube): https://www.youtube.com/edgeofbreakup Edge of Breakup (Instagram): https://www.instagram.com/edgeofbreakup/ Street Tree Revival (where Jeff's wood comes from): https://www.streettreerevival.com/ Thunder Road Guitars (Tone Ranger dealer, Portland): https://thunderroadguitars.com/ Oakland Guitars (Tone Ranger dealer): https://www.oakland-guitars.com/ Ken Rich Sound Services (where Ben learned Tolex): https://www.kenrichsounds.com/ Ken Rich Sound Services (Instagram): https://www.instagram.com/kenrichsounds/ Bartel Amplifiers (Mark Bartel): https://bartelamps.com/ Zoe Jet Guitars (past guest, mentioned again this episode): https://www.zoejetguitars.com/ Zoe Jet Guitars (Instagram): https://www.instagram.com/zoejetguitars/ Milkman Sound (Tim): https://milkmansound.com/ Guild Guitars: https://guildguitars.com/ Fretboard Summit: https://fretboardsummit.org/ Wood Wire Volts: https://woodwirevolts.com/ Desert Solitaire by Edward Abbey: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Desert_Solitaire Affiliate Links: Sweetwater: http://sweetwater.sjv.io/qzy9Xj Reverb (affiliate link): https://tidd.ly/3zLI32N Support the show! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/40wattpodcast/ Find all of the podcast links at: https://www.linktr.ee/40wattpodcast https://www.40wattpodcast.com/ Subscribe to the channel and give a like — also find us in audio format wherever you listen to podcasts, leave us a review, and share us with your friends.

  2. Sep 22

    The Art of Never Repeating Yourself | S6E22 | Zoe Jet Guitars

    Find Zoe at Zoe Jet GuitarsInternet: https://www.zoejetguitars.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zoejetguitars/SponsorsGrez Guitars: https://www.grezguitars.com/Grez Guitars (Instagram): https://www.instagram.com/grezguitars/Premier Guitar article!: https://www.premierguitar.com/features/gear-features/grez-guitars-off-to-the-racesMeris Pedals: https://meris.us/Meris Pedals (Instagram): https://www.instagram.com/meris.us/Meris Pedals (Sweetwater affiliate link): https://sweetwater.sjv.io/rEBBv5Eddie Wang Instruments: https://www.eddiewanginstruments.com/Eddie Wang Instruments (Instagram): https://www.instagram.com/eddiewanginstruments/Also Mentioned in This EpisodeFretboard Summit: https://fretboardsummit.org/Wood Wire Volts: https://woodwirevolts.com/Ken Haas / Reverend Guitars (past guest, mentioned again this episode):Internet: https://reverendguitars.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reverendguitars/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/reverendguitarsSweetwater (affiliate link): https://sweetwater.sjv.io/7XQQArKingsley Amplifiers / Kingsley Effects (Simon Jarrett): http://kingsleyamplifiers.com/Motander Guitars (Justin Jones): https://motanderguitars.substack.com/Brady / Goldman Guitars (past guest, table saw story) (Instagram): https://www.instagram.com/goldmanguitars/EP Custom Pickups (Emily & Patrick): https://epcustompickups.com/Affiliate LinksSweetwater: http://sweetwater.sjv.io/qzy9XjReverb (affiliate link): https://tidd.ly/3zLI32NSupport the showPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/40wattpodcast/Find all of the podcast links at:https://www.linktr.ee/40wattpodcasthttps://www.40wattpodcast.com/Subscribe to the channel and give a like — also find us in audio format wherever you listen to podcasts, leave us a review, and share us with your friends.00:00 Intro & Sponsors03:09 Welcoming Zoe from Zoe Jet Guitars03:57 Fretboard Summit Recap05:36 Zoe's Artist Family & Path Into Music06:59 Discovering Guitar Building07:50 Meeting Barry & Landing at Luthier's Mercantile11:01 Art Background & Original Design Philosophy13:07 First Days in the Shop: Router & Table Saw Horror Stories16:56 Deciding to Build Original Designs21:36 Designing the Model Z27:00 Vintage Italian Acetate Pickguards27:54 Fan Response & Building a New Brand29:50 Zoe's Guitar Playing History32:06 Future Models & the Bass Version33:38 Building in Her Own Shop34:45 Pickguards as Art37:22 Custom Orders vs. Build-and-Post38:11 Wrap-Up & Where to Find Zoe

  3. Aug 28

    Fretboard Summit: Double Majors, Tupperware Pedals, & a Telephone DI Box | S6E21 w/ Mark from SSE

    Find Mark and Summer School Electronics at:Internet: https://www.summerschoolelectronics.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/summerschoolelectronics/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtUyF-gc4W2H7ieeQsNGqTQDouble Major pedal: https://www.summerschoolelectronics.com/ (see shop)SponsorsGrez Guitars: https://www.grezguitars.com/Grez Guitars (Instagram): https://www.instagram.com/grezguitars/Premier Guitar article!: https://www.premierguitar.com/features/gear-features/grez-guitars-off-to-the-racesMeris Pedals: https://meris.us/Meris Pedals (Instagram): https://www.instagram.com/meris.us/Meris Pedals (Sweetwater affiliate link): https://sweetwater.sjv.io/rEBBv5Eddie Wang Instruments: https://www.eddiewanginstruments.com/Eddie Wang Instruments (Instagram): https://www.instagram.com/eddiewanginstruments/Affiliate LinksSweetwater: http://sweetwater.sjv.io/qzy9XjReverb (affiliate link): https://tidd.ly/3zLI32NSupport the showPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/40wattpodcast/Mentioned in the PodcastFretboard Summit: https://fretboardsummit.org/Fretboard Journal: https://www.fretboardjournal.com/Old Town School of Folk Music: https://www.oldtownschool.org/Voltic Electronic Devices: https://volticelectronicdevices.com/Old Blood Noise Endeavors: https://oldbloodnoise.com/Chase Bliss Audio: https://www.chasebliss.com/Motander Guitars: https://www.motanderguitars.com/3Bender (Steel Master / Plus Vibe): https://www.3bender.com/Dearborn FX (telephone DI box): https://www.dearborn.cool/EarthQuaker Devices: https://www.earthquakerdevices.com/JHS Pedals: https://www.jhspedals.com/Dipped in Tone: https://www.dippedintone.com/Stringjoy: https://stringjoy.com/EP Custom Pickups: https://epcustompickups.com/Paul McEvoy Guitars: https://www.instagram.com/paulmcevoyguitars/Chicago Music Exchange: https://www.chicagomusicexchange.com/Rock N Roll Vintage & Synth City: https://rocknrollvintage.com/Gideon Welles: https://www.gideonchicago.com/Stompbox Sonic (Boston, Aug 29): https://stompboxsonic.com/Fuzzy's Fine Guitars (Warwick, RI): https://www.fuzzysguitars.com/Find all of the podcast links at:https://www.linktr.ee/40wattpodcasthttps://www.40wattpodcast.com/Subscribe to the channel and give a like — also find us in audio format wherever you listen to podcasts, leave us a review, and share us with your friends.00:12 – Intro & sponsor shoutouts (Grez, Maris, Eddie Wong)03:35 – Road trip origin story: Nashville shows to Birmingham09:25 – Launching the Double Major pedal from the passenger seat17:32 – The Easy Listening headphone amp dies mid-setup (and gets saved)24:19 – Night one of the beginner pedal-building class26:12 – Planning next year's advanced classes (tremolo vs. fuzz debate)31:11 – The Fretboard Summit 5K, walking it with Jonathan Stout35:51 – Science Fair: Motander's Tupperware-housed guitar computer40:58 – Wade's Three Bender Steel Master + new Plus Vibe42:55 – Dearborn Effects' vintage telephone DI box (Philip's favorite find)47:15 – Night two of pedal-building class, the "new semester" energy52:16 – Saturday gear pickups while manning the booth solo (and sick)53:14 – The genre guitar riff game58:00 – "Camp Friends": why they keep coming back59:14 – Last night at Gideon Wells and the "wack-a-doo" line-in guitar

  4. Aug 7

    The Real Reason Guitars Get Built in Korea, Not America | S6E20 w/ Ken Haas from Reverend

    Find Ken and Reverend Guitars at: Internet: https://reverendguitars.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reverendguitars/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/reverendguitars Sweetwater (affiliate link): https://sweetwater.sjv.io/7XQQAr Sponsors Grez Guitars: ⁠https://www.grezguitars.com/⁠ Grez Guitars (Instagram): ⁠https://www.instagram.com/grezguitars/⁠ Premier Guitar article!: https://www.premierguitar.com/features/gear-features/grez-guitars-off-to-the-races Meris Pedals:https://meris.us/ Meris Pedals (Instagram): ⁠https://www.instagram.com/meris.us/ Meris Pedals (Sweetwater affiliate link): https://sweetwater.sjv.io/rEBBv5 Eddie Wang Instruments: ⁠https://www.eddiewanginstruments.com/ Eddie Wang Instruments: https://www.instagram.com/eddiewanginstruments/ Affiliate Links Sweetwater: ⁠http://sweetwater.sjv.io/qzy9Xj Reverb (affiliate link): ⁠https://tidd.ly/3zLI32N⁠ Support the show Patreon: ⁠https://www.patreon.com/40wattpodcast/⁠ Find all of the podcast links at: ⁠https://www.linktr.ee/40wattpodcast⁠ ⁠https://www.40wattpodcast.com/⁠ Subscribe to the channel and give a like — also find us in audio format wherever you listen to podcasts, leave us a review, and share us with your friends.

  5. Jul 17

    It Worked Because I Didn't Know What I Was Doing" | S6E19 w/ Dave from Non-Human Audio

    Find Dave and Non-Human Audio at: Internet: https://www.nonhumanaudio.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nonhumanaudio/ Sponsors Grez Guitars: ⁠https://www.grezguitars.com/⁠ Grez Guitars (Instagram): ⁠https://www.instagram.com/grezguitars/⁠ Meris Pedals: ⁠https://www.madsenamps.com/⁠ Meris Pedals: ⁠https://meris.us/ Eddie Wang Instruments: ⁠https://www.eddiewanginstruments.com/ Eddie Wang Instruments: https://www.instagram.com/eddiewanginstruments/ Affiliate Links Sweetwater: ⁠sweetwater.sjv.io/qzy9Xj TrueFire (affiliate link): ⁠https://shorturl.at/bfjGX⁠ Get 40% off your first lesson purchase (including the annual pass!) with code 40WATT Reverb (affiliate link): ⁠https://tidd.ly/3zLI32N⁠ Support the show Patreon: ⁠https://www.patreon.com/40wattpodcast/⁠ Find all of the podcast links at: ⁠https://www.linktr.ee/40wattpodcast⁠ ⁠https://www.40wattpodcast.com/⁠ Subscribe to the channel and give a like — also find us in audio format wherever you listen to podcasts, leave us a review, and share us with your friends. 0:00 – Intro & Housekeeping (Patreon, Sponsors)3:22 – Meet Dave from Non Human Audio4:58 – How Dave Got Into Guitar, Drums & Music10:08 – Falling Down the Big Muff Rabbit Hole14:24 – Building His First Pedal From Scratch16:57 – First Sales & Discovering the PT2399 Chip20:24 – The Accidental Birth of the Slow Loris25:19 – Why the Pedal Industry Is So Collaborative29:09 – DIY Punk Roots & Feeling Truly Supported37:19 – Authenticity & Buying From People, Not Companies42:11 – Talking Gear: Designing the Regrets Reverb49:21 – The Tone Control That Breaks the Rules56:33 – Where the Name "Non Human Audio" Came From1:00:24 – Wrap Up & Where to Find Dave

  6. Jul 10

    Losing Guitar and Finding It Again | S6E18 w/ Perfecto Decastro

    Find Perfecto at: Internet: https://perfectodecastro.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/perfdecastro/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@OfficialPerfectoDeCastro Sponsors Grez Guitars: ⁠https://www.grezguitars.com/⁠ Grez Guitars (Instagram): ⁠https://www.instagram.com/grezguitars/⁠ Meris Pedals: ⁠https://www.madsenamps.com/⁠ Meris Pedals: ⁠https://meris.us/ Eddie Wang Instruments: ⁠https://www.eddiewanginstruments.com/ Eddie Wang Instruments: https://www.instagram.com/eddiewanginstruments/ Affiliate Links Sweetwater: ⁠sweetwater.sjv.io/qzy9Xj TrueFire (affiliate link): ⁠https://shorturl.at/bfjGX⁠ Get 40% off your first lesson purchase (including the annual pass!) with code 40WATT Reverb (affiliate link): ⁠https://tidd.ly/3zLI32N⁠ Support the show Patreon: ⁠https://www.patreon.com/40wattpodcast/⁠ Find all of the podcast links at: ⁠https://www.linktr.ee/40wattpodcast⁠ ⁠https://www.40wattpodcast.com/⁠ Subscribe to the channel and give a like — also find us in audio format wherever you listen to podcasts, leave us a review, and share us with your friends.

  7. Jul 3

    Why Oasis Is Huge in the UK (and Nobody in America Cares) | S6E17 w/ Guitar Nerds Podcast

    Find Guitar Nerds at:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/guitarnerdsInternet: https://www.guitarnerds.net/SponsorsGrez Guitars: ⁠https://www.grezguitars.com/⁠Grez Guitars (Instagram): ⁠https://www.instagram.com/grezguitars/⁠Meris Pedals: ⁠https://www.madsenamps.com/⁠Meris Pedals: ⁠https://meris.us/Eddie Wang Instruments: ⁠https://www.eddiewanginstruments.com/Eddie Wang Instruments: https://www.instagram.com/eddiewanginstruments/Affiliate LinksSweetwater: ⁠sweetwater.sjv.io/qzy9XjTrueFire (affiliate link): ⁠https://shorturl.at/bfjGX⁠ Get 40% off your first lesson purchase (including the annual pass!) with code 40WATTReverb (affiliate link): ⁠https://tidd.ly/3zLI32N⁠Support the showPatreon: ⁠https://www.patreon.com/40wattpodcast/⁠Find all of the podcast links at:⁠https://www.linktr.ee/40wattpodcast⁠⁠https://www.40wattpodcast.com/⁠Subscribe to the channel and give a like — also find us in audio format wherever you listen to podcasts, leave us a review, and share us with your friends.Chapter Markers0:00 – Intro & Welcome Back0:12 – Patreon & Sponsor Shoutouts (Meris FX, Eddie Wang, Grez Guitars)3:24 – Meet Joe Branton & JD Short (Guitar Nerds Podcast)3:27 – The UK Heatwave That Ruined Our First Attempt4:31 – Old Houses, No AC & Southern Front Porches5:53 – Today's Topic: US vs UK Musical Upbringing6:49 – JD's Journey: Indiana to SoCal to London7:23 – How Oasis & Joy Division Sparked This Episode8:40 – Is Music "Nationalized"? Metallica in South America10:42 – Oasis: Massive in the UK, Marginal in the US11:11 – Tangent: The Wallflowers' "One Headlight"12:22 – Britpop That Never Crossed the Atlantic (Blur & More)13:28 – Portishead & Its Hidden Influence on Radiohead15:29 – Rewinding to the 80s: The Cure & The Smiths18:02 – Deep Cuts: New Order, The Jam & More 80s UK Bands20:07 – 90s US Bands That Never Landed in the UK21:23 – Movie Soundtracks as Music Discovery (Batman, The Matrix)23:14 – American Band Stereotypes: Cowboy Hats & Southern Rock24:41 – The Great Goo Goo Dolls "Iris" Debate27:08 – Math Rock's Tiny but International Scene28:46 – Instrumental Prog & Polymath's Surprise Mexico City Fanbase29:29 – Wait... Was Nirvana Even Big in the UK?30:00 – Post-Grunge & Nu-Metal: Candlebox, Creed & More30:28 – The Grateful Dead & America's Jam Band Scene33:04 – Allman Brothers vs. Skynyrd: Improv vs. Scripted Rock35:52 – New Orleans: America's Most European City36:20 – Americana Roots: Wilco, Uncle Tupelo & Alabama Shakes37:51 – Will the Internet Erase the US/UK Music Divide?40:48 – Napster, LimeWire & the Hunt for New Music42:59 – Mixtapes: The Original Way to Show You Cared44:33 – Does Christian Rock Cross the Atlantic?46:17 – Worship Music's Massive Influence on Gear Sales49:26 – UK Secularism vs. American Megachurches51:23 – Tooth & Nail Records and DIY Show Culture52:28 – Growing Up Far From Live Music54:07 – Does Globalization Erase Cultural Differences?55:08 – Teaser: US vs UK Gear Brand Differences56:27 – Wrap-Up & Where to Find More

  8. May 30

    We Don't Know What We're Doing (Bass Gear for Guitar Players) | S6E16 w/ Mark Turley

    Find Mark and Summer School at: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/summerschoolelectronics/ Internet: https://www.summerschoolelectronics.com/ Sponsors Grez Guitars: ⁠https://www.grezguitars.com/⁠ Grez Guitars (Instagram): ⁠https://www.instagram.com/grezguitars/⁠ Madsen Amplification (Website): ⁠https://www.madsenamps.com/⁠ Madsen Amplification (Instagram): ⁠https://www.instagram.com/madsenamps/⁠ Fuzz Imp Pedals (Website): ⁠https://www.fuzzimp.com/⁠ Fuzz Imp Pedals (Instagram): ⁠https://www.instagram.com/fuzzimp/⁠ Affiliate Links Sweetwater: ⁠sweetwater.sjv.io/qzy9Xj TrueFire (affiliate link): ⁠https://shorturl.at/bfjGX⁠ Get 40% off your first lesson purchase (including the annual pass!) with code 40WATT Reverb (affiliate link): ⁠https://tidd.ly/3zLI32N⁠ Support the show Patreon: ⁠https://www.patreon.com/40wattpodcast/⁠ Find all of the podcast links at: ⁠https://www.linktr.ee/40wattpodcast⁠ ⁠https://www.40wattpodcast.com/⁠ Subscribe to the channel and give a like — also find us in audio format wherever you listen to podcasts, leave us a review, and share us with your friends.

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In 40 Watt Podcast you can find commentary, interviews, and news in the music world. We'll discuss guitars, amps, effects and how they are used and influence the music around us and the music of the past. 

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  • Creator
    40 Watt Podcast
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    176
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © 40 Watt Podcast
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