This week, Hailey and I talk all about compression, what specific compressor-related terms mean, the history and technology behind the effect, how you can use it to your advantage, and other compressor-adjacent effects you can use to level up your mixes. Check out our website here ..read more

This week, Hailey and I go through the different recording methods and era-defining guitar tones from the 1920s all the way through 2022, exploring different popular pieces of gear and recording techniques that were responsible for the overall sound of a generation. Check out our website here ..read more

This week, Hailey and I talk about the merits of all sorts of non-standard guitars, from double necks, to 12 strings, all the way to the modern metal powerhouse of extended range guitars. Have you ever been extended range curious? Tune in to learn all about them! Check out our website here ..read more

This week, Hailey and I detail the multi-week project of how we upgraded our studio. We figured even though it's not a guitar-centric topic, it's something more than a few of you will get a benefit from. Tune in today to see how we upgraded ours, and how you can start your own home studio! Check out our website here ..read more

This week, we're in the midst of a big studio upgrade so we're limited to only two channels to record on. Hailey's come to the rescue by cooking up a neat little challenge where she'll read us the reviews of a few guitars, amps, and pedals, and we'll try to guess what each one is based on the review alone. It's a perfect little challenge while we're in a limited capacity that you can play along to at home! Check out our website here! EDIT: There were some technical issues with this episode, namely a really intense bleed on my mic signal. I had to pull the episode until I got a chance to fix i ..read more

This week, Hailey gives me a challenge by asking me to build an Alt-Rock pedalboard for cover band gigs with a budget of $1,000 USD. Can we do it? Does it sound good? Will Taco Bell ever bring back the Beefy Fritos Burrito? Find the answer to two of those questions in the episode! Check out our website here ..read more

This week, Hailey and I will take a look at the history of Mason Marangella's Vertex Effects, from their meteoric rise, through their troubled controversy, and into the modern pedal lineup and social media presence of today. Check out our website here ..read more

This week, Hailey and I walk you through the history of both DOD and Digitech, starting with humble beginnings in the early 1970s, all the way to the current corporate acquisitions fiascos of the late 2010s and early 2020s. Check out our website here ..read more

I know, I know, we've been gone for awhile now, but we're finally back! We've got a lot to catch you guys up on, including the weirdest amplifier I've ever had the privilege of owning, and we can't wait to share it with you guys! Drop in today! Check out our website: www.pedalsandpickups.com ..read more

This week, we interview Alex Hall, a Nashville Country Artist whose debut EP Six Strings featured guitar heroes such as Vince Gill, Brad Paisley, and John Osborne. In the interview, we'll talk about his upcoming album, Side Effects of The Heart, and Alex's favorite gear to get his signature tone! Check out our website here ..read more