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TheToneCast Episode 45: Carr Amps Part 3 – The Raleigh and Mercury

Justin — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 04:05:19 +0000

We are back this week with Steve Carr talking about the new Raleigh as well as the tried and true Mercury. Also, take a listen as Steve talks about the design and evolution of the Raleigh and takes us on a tour of the rig he plays on stage.

To find out more about Carr amps please visit their website:http://www.carramps.com/

TheToneCast Episode 44: Carr Amps Part 2 – The Early Builder

Justin — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 03:01:13 +0000

In this episode Steve picks up right where we left off. I had just asked him about his early beginnings as a builder. Not only does he answer that question he talks about the Mercury’s nursery test and the esthetics that are unique to Carr Amplifiers. Check back for more episodes in our continuing conversation with Steve Carr.

To find out more about Carr amps please visit their website:http://www.carramps.com/

TheToneCast Episode 43: Carr Amps Part 1 – The Beginning

Justin — Mon, 09 Mar 2009 04:50:19 +0000

We had a chance to meet up with Steve Carr of Carr Amps at NAMM 2009. Due to a technical difficulty, more likely human error that I will take responsibility for, we lost the interview. However, from the ashes rises the phoenix. Steve was kind of enough to touch base over the phone and I am glad we did. Take a listen as Steve talks about his background as a player and his early inspirations in tone as we answer the pressing question…..What is Barron Von Rumblebuss? This is the first episode of a multi-part series and concludes with the opening question about Steve’s background as a builder. We will pick up next week where this week’s episode left off.

To find out more about Carr amps please visit their website:http://www.carramps.com/

TheToneCast Episode 42: NAMM 09 – 65 Amps

Justin — Sat, 17 Jan 2009 16:31:57 +0000

Welcome to NAMM 09! Have you ever wondered what Peter Stroud is doing while waiting to take the stage with Sheryl Crow? The same thing the rest of us guitar playing gear nerds are doing. He is swapping tubes and making circuit adjustments on the amps that he, Dan Boul, and the great staff at 65 amps are designing. Take a listen as we talk with both Dan and Peter about the inspiration and design of the new Lil Elvis and Stone Pony.

For more information about 65 amps, please visit their website at: http://www.65amps.com/

TheToneCast Episode 41: Two-Rock Part 4 – The Custom Clean

Justin — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 19:49:38 +0000

The evolution continues! With the release of their newest amp, Joe Mloganoski checks in and chats with us about the Custom Clean and it’s genealogy.

For more information on the Custom Clean, visit their website at:

http://two-rock.com/products/clean.html

TheToneCast Episode 40: Tim Schroeder’s DB7

Justin — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 03:36:17 +0000

In part II of our conversation with Tim Schroeder we talk with him about his recent amp release, the DB7. It began as a prototype project but quickly found it’s way into the hands of Nels Cline. Take a listen as Tim talks about the amp’s design, construction, and history.

For more information about the DB7, please visit Tim’s website at: http://www.schroederguitarrepair.com/

TheToneCast Episode 37: Episode 31 Recast

Justin — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 03:34:38 +0000

We had several listeners report an apparent audio failure in Episode 31. Upon playback we realized that we left some ‘dead air’ between the buffer music and the interview with Andy Fuchs. Dead air is apparently just as disastrous in podcasts as it is in radio. Thanks for the heads up, here is the remixed episode dead air free.

TheToneCast Episode 36: ToneFest – Finding Common Ground

Justin — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 04:54:07 +0000

This will be our last episode from the ToneFest earlier this year. Thanks again to everyone who participated. It ended up being a great way to spend an afternoon. I want to thank our sponsors again for making it possible. Thank you to Fuchs Audio for donating several of their pedals to support the backing band and Two Rock for sending several of their amps for our players to demo. It is obvious these companies are not only committed to quality, they are truly committed to the very foundation of the musical community. I wanted to conclude our ToneFest series with another extemporaneous session featuring the musicians from the previous episode. Take a listen as a group of strangers continue to find common ground.

Again, a 62 concert and a Plush FX Drive and Cream through a Two-Rock Classic Reverb.

TheToneCast Episode 33: ToneFest – Come Dancing via. Two-Rock Kimock Sig

Justin — Sun, 25 May 2008 01:28:33 +0000

The inaugural tonefest was a great success. Thanks to all those that came out to support it. We would also like to thank our sponsors again for making it possible. Thanks to Fuchs for the pedal donations. Everyone was very impressed with the new lineup of Plush-FX pedals. And thanks again to Two-Rock for sending out several of their amps to demo. We will continue to post the board capture over the next couple of weeks. For now take a listen to the ToneCaster’s version of Jeff Beck’s Come Dancing featuring guitarist Chris Contreras and bassist Jorge Lopez: Tele > Boss OC2 (to taste)> Two-Rock Kimock Sig > Two-Rock standard 2×12 Cab.

TheToneCast Episode 31: Fuchs Part 3 – The ODS

Justin — Fri, 09 May 2008 04:26:03 +0000

In our final installment with Andy Fuchs we talk about his original design, the ODS. Take a listen as we talk with Andy about the history and evolution of a legendary platform.

We would also like to thank Andy for helping to sponsor our upcoming Gear Demo Day. Fuchs kindly donated several of his pedals for the event. The pedals will be available to demo and then be sold at special event pricing. All proceeds from the sales will go directly to the musicians in the supporting band. Thanks again Andy and the generous folks at Fuchs Audio Technology for supporting the music community.