Dipped In Tone

Live at Fretboard Summit 2026 Oct 12, 2026 3350 Dipped in Tone goes live for the first time at Fretboard Summit 2026 at the Old Town School of Folk Music in Chicago. Rhett, Zach, and Addison open with the most interesting things they’ve found at the show: Addison is carrying a limited edition acoustic from a Quebec builder — only 15 made, Adirondack spruce top, maple back and sides, slotted headstock — and it plays warmer and more balanced than

Be Ready For The Gig W/ Corey Congilio Oct 3, 2026 4374 Today we're joined by friend of the show @coreycongilio A fantastic guitar player and educator with countless gigs under his belt, we dive into to preparing for early days of gigging. The guys walk through some of things you have to do before and during a gig to help be ready, battle nerves, and being a good hang. Learn more about Corey's Lessons Here https://workingclassguitar.com/ JOIN US ON P

Obsessed with Pearly Gates Sep 22, 2026 4281 Rhett and Zach catch up while Rhett is on tour with The Midnight. We dive into all that's going on and go deep on why Zach want's a Pearly Gates Les Paul now that they are coming back. We touch on why Collings are some of the best guitars in the world and much more. JOIN US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/dippedintone MERCH: https://www.dippedintone.com/merch FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: https:

Our Current Guitar Rigs Aug 17, 2026 4884 On today's episode, we test out YouTube's new Gemini-powered AI thumbnail generator on a clip of Rhett — and the results are so uncanny that we go on the record: any channel using AI-generated thumbnails or AI B-roll gets an instant "do not recommend" from us. Plus a quick follow-up on the D'Addario/Suno AI controversy, a spicy hot take on whether Stratocasters or Telecasters are more versatile, a

Are You A Musician, Or Just A "Guitar Player"? Jul 30, 2026 4339 On today's episode, Rhett gives an update on the AI channel that was impersonating him — it's been taken down, but the bigger story is what's happening across YouTube right now: a cycling channel getting its video ripped off nearly scene-for-scene with AI voiceover, deepfake channels targeting female guitarists, and real creators quietly slipping AI-generated B-roll into otherwise genuine videos.

Why Your Local Guitar Shop Might Not Survive Jul 17, 2026 4919 On today's episode, Rhett, Zach, and Addison tackle a hot take that gets genuinely spicy: do all guitars actually sound the same? Then Rhett opens up about having his channel ripped off by an AI slop account (and what that's revealed about how broken YouTube's copyright system is), before the three of them dig into the state of the guitar store industry — why local shops are struggling, how Fender

Gainstaging and other Patreon Questions Jul 10, 2026 4062 On today's episode, Rhett, Zach, and Addison dig into a stack of Patreon questions: how to properly gainstage your drive pedals into an amp without going harsh and farty, whether the Jazzmaster's bridge design cost it the throne from the Stratocaster, and the non-gear skills every guitar player should be building (learn to solder, learn to play bass, record yourself). Plus, an update on our live s

The "Always On Pedal" Jun 30, 2026 4248 On Today's episode, Rhett & Zach address one of the biggest questions in tone: does one really need an always on pedal in their rig? Big thanks to the sponsor of today's episode, Sweetwater! Make sure to check out all the gear we use here and more: https://www.sweetwater.com/shop/dipped-in-tone/ JOIN US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/dippedintone MERCH: https://www.dippedintone.com/merch

What makes a great Les Paul? Jun 17, 2026 4139 Don't forget to like, subscribe and leave us a comment! The three of us finally get into something that's been on the calendar for a while: what actually makes a good Les Paul. Zach brings out all his Les Pauls, Rhett has his R9, and Addison shows off the 2007 Studio Faded he's had since he was 15. We talk about what to listen and feel for when you're shopping — weight, acoustic resonance, how the

We Need to Talk About What Fender Is Doing May 27, 2026 4056 Don't forget to like, subscribe and leave us a comment! All three of us are back. Rhett's finally home after five weeks on the road with The Midnight, Addison has moved back to Kansas City (into the exact same house), and Zach is mid-kitchen renovation with no internet. It's fine. Everything's fine. Hot take this week: why is basically every guitar pick the same teardrop shape? We get into pick ma

Tour Stories, Kirk Hammett Guitars, and Chase Bliss Big Time May 19, 2026 3878 Rhett calls in from the road, one month into The Midnight's tour. Their drummer landed in the hospital mid-tour, a monitor engineer stepped in off the couch to save the show, and a fill-in arrived on 17 hours notice and crushed it. Also: Rhett blew up a Divided by 13 at Brooklyn Paramount and accidentally came home with a Kirk Hammett signature V. Back in Nashville, Zach is keeping Mythos running

The Future of the Pedal Market Apr 30, 2026 4209 Don't forget to like, subscribe and leave us a comment! On this week’s episode, Zach & Addison share their thoughts on how consumerism and social media are affecting the pedal market and whether or not the internet can be trusted. Thanks so much to the sponsor of today's episode, Sweetwater! Make sure to check out all the gear we use here and more: https://www.sweetwater.com/shop/dipped-in-to

We Answer Your Questions! Apr 15, 2026 4521 Don't forget to like, subscribe and leave us a comment! Thanks so much to the sponsor of today's episode, Sweetwater! Make sure to check out all the gear we use here and more: https://www.sweetwater.com/shop/dipped-in-tone/ Check out our website & merch: https://www.dippedintone.com Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/dippedintone Follow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/dippe

The Stratocaster Body Lawsuit Mar 31, 2026 4360 Don't forget to like, subscribe and leave us a comment! Zach, Rhett and Addison dive into the Fender Lawsuit and chat about what it means for the future of that body shape in the EU. We also demolish a hot take about nice gear. Buckle up everyone! Check out our website & merch: https://www.dippedintone.com Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/dippedintone Follow us on Instagram: http

Rig Dipping Marathon Mar 20, 2026 4156 Don't forget to like, subscribe and leave us a comment! Welcome to the March Rig Dip Marathon! Today we are looking at some incredible fan-submitted rigs and reacting to one of the most insane Reverb listings we've ever seen. Huge shoutout to Reverb.com for sponsoring this episode! It's the place to buy new and used gear! Check out https://www.reverb.com/dippedintone Check out our website & m

All things digital - Paradise Guitar Studio Mar 10, 2026 5045 Don't forget to like, subscribe and leave us a comment! James Santiago is BACK! This time we're talking about how to properly use plugins and dive into just what makes the UA Paradise Guitar Studio so special. It's an amazing guitar plugin, let's talk about it! Huge thanks to Universal Audio for sponsoring this episode! Get your own copy of Paradise Guitar Studio Here: https://www.uaudio.com/produ

Rhett's Tour Recap Feb 27, 2026 4408 Don't forget to like, subscribe and leave us a comment! In this episode the guys talk about Rhett's tour. We catch up and discuss the gear and the journey of Rhett playing with The Midnight for upcoming shows. Huge shoutout to Reverb.com for sponsoring this episode! It's the place to buy new and used gear! Check out https://www.reverb.com/dippedintone Check out our website & merch: https://w

NAMM 2026 Thoughts Feb 12, 2026 3748 Don't forget to like, subscribe and leave us a comment! Rhett was on the road when Zach and Addison dove into NAMM 2026 and Wood Wire Volts. Lots to talk about! Check out our website & merch: https://www.dippedintone.com Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/dippedintone Follow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/dippedintone Dipped In Tone is: Rhett Shull https://www.rhettshull.co

New Year, New Goals! Jan 21, 2026 4296 Don't forget to like, subscribe and leave us a comment! Check out our website & merch: https://www.dippedintone.com Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/dippedintone Follow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/dippedintone Dipped In Tone is: Rhett Shull https://www.rhettshull.com Zach Broyles / Mythos Pedals https://mythospedals.com & https://highvoltageguitars.com Produced &

The Used Gear Market is Wild! w/ Reverb.com Dec 31, 2025 5713 On today's episode, we're joined by Reverb.com's Cyril Nigg for our annual gear market trends breakdown. Thanks to Reverb for sponsoring today's episode! Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more content like this. Guitar.com article: https://guitar.com/features/opinion-analysis/scalpers-are-ruining-the-fun-for-real-guitarists/ Check out our website & merch: https://www.dippedinto

New Gear, AI Music Apps & More Dec 24, 2025 4165 Don't forget to like, subscribe and leave us a comment! Will AI take over the music industry? Will EHX harness the power of the magnetosphere? Will Rhett ever get a haircut? Will Fender take over the guitar universe? All this and more on today's episode. Thanks so much to the sponsor of today's episode, Sweetwater! Make sure to check out all the gear we use here and more: https://www.sweetwater.

Our Gear of the Year! Dec 17, 2025 4148 Don't forget to like, subscribe and leave us a comment! Who doesn't love an entire episode dedicated to some of the best and brightest gear that we've acquired this year? Don't forget to watch all the way to the end to see the winner of our first annual "Shoyles Award" for this year's favorite release - awarded by our Patrons. Big ole thanks to the sponsor of today's episode, Sweetwater! Make sur

Latest & Greatest Dec 1, 2025 4793 Don't forget to like, subscribe and leave us a comment! There aren't enough days in the week to cover all the newest gear, but in today's episode, we hit a handful of the most interesting new releases from the last couple of weeks. Leave a comment below and tell us about your favorite new gear from November. Big ole thanks to the sponsor of today's episode, Sweetwater! Make sure to check out all t

Producing Guitar at Home w/ James Santiago Dec 1, 2025 6032 Don't forget to like, subscribe and leave us a comment! On this episode of Dipped In Tone, the fellas catch up with James Santiago about his approach to capturing great guitar tone at home. Spoiler: it doesn't take very much to get great sounds these days! One thing we know for sure, it's a great time to be alive and play guitar. HUGE thanks to the sponsor of today's episode, Universal Audio! En

This is the new standard. Nov 18, 2025 3711 Subscribe, like, and leave us a comment! On this episode of Dipped in Tone, the guys talk about Rhett joining The Midnight and his decision to use the new Line 6 Helix Stadium (which launches today) https://www.sweetwater.com/shop/dipped-in-tone/ Check all the gear we use here and more! Check out our new site & merch https://www.dippedintone.com Support us on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/d

We answer your questions! Nov 6, 2025 4833 Like, comment, and subscribe! On this episode of Dipped In Tone, Rhett, Zach and Addison touch on some gear new and answer listener questions! Check out our new site & merch: https://www.dippedintone.com Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/dippedintone Follow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/dippedintone Dipped In Tone is: Rhett Shull https://www.rhettshull.com/ Zach Broyles /

Crafting Feel w/ James Santiago of Universal Audio Oct 6, 2025 5186 Subscribe, like, and leave us a comment! On this episode of Dipped in Tone, Rhett, Zach and Addison chat with James Santiago of UA about all creating pedals that capture the nuance of classic amps. We also dive into the secrets of circuits, tone of picks and more! Huge Thanks to sponsor of this episode, Universal Audio. UAD Showtime ’64 (FREE for the month of October): https://www.uaudio.com/pr

We Rate Each Other’s Rigs! Sep 25, 2025 4335 Subscribe, like, and leave us a comment! On this episode of Dipped in Tone, Rhett and Zach dip each others rigs! We break down Zach's Hetfield Circa 1986 obsession, Rhett's wild pedalboard and more. What do you rate our rigs? Huge Thanks to sponsor of this episode, Sweetwater. https://www.sweetwater.com/shop/dipped-in-tone/ Check all the gear we use here and more! Check out our new site &

The Future of Guitar Effects?! Sep 15, 2025 4627 Subscribe, like, and leave us a comment! On this episode of Dipped in Tone, the guys dive into the Boss Plugout and what products like this mean for the future of guitar effects. Huge Thanks to sponsor of this episode, Sweetwater. https://www.sweetwater.com/shop/dipped-in-tone/ Check all the gear we use here and more! Check out our new site & merch https://www.dippedintone.com Support us on

One of us doesn’t get it! Sep 2, 2025 4252 Subscribe, like, and leave us a comment! On this episode of Dipped in Tone, the guys discuss the new 424 pedal from JHS and the related Tascam madness. How the guys feel about this new wave of non-guitar amp related guitar sounds. Buckle up! Check out our new site & merch https://www.dippedintone.com Support us on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/dippedintone Follow us on Instagram: https://i

Is the Vintage Market Failing? Aug 4, 2025 4275 Subscribe, like, and leave us a comment! Huge Thanks to sponsor of this episode, Sweetwater. https://www.sweetwater.com/shop/dipped-in-tone/ Check all the gear we use here and more! On this episode of Dipped in Tone, the guys discuss the ever shifting vintage guitar landscape. Check out our new site & merch https://www.dippedintone.com Support us on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/dippedin

Is Hype Dead? Jul 28, 2025 4026 Subscribe, like, and leave us a comment! Huge Thanks to sponsor of this episode, Sweetwater. https://www.sweetwater.com/shop/dipped-in-tone/ Check all the gear we use here and more! On this episode of Dipped in Tone, Rhett, Zach and Addison discuss how hype in the gear world has changed in the past few years. Both Rhett and Zach share their industry insight into how companies are marketing has c

Classic Shape Alternatives Jul 15, 2025 4360 Subscribe, like, and leave us a comment! Huge Thanks to sponsor of this episode, Sweetwater. https://www.sweetwater.com/shop/dipped-in-tone/ Check all the gear we use here and more! The Dipped boys are back at it, this time discussing the best alternatives to the classics. We dive into the best (in our opinion) high end and more affordable alternatives. Check out our new site & merch http

The Problem with Boutique Brands Jun 30, 2025 4349 Subscribe, like, and leave us a comment! Rhett, Zach and Addison discuss the Hate that exists for the big guitar brands and wether or not most boutique guitar brands are worth the price and hype. Check out our new site & merch https://www.dippedintone.com/ Support us on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/dippedintone Follow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/dippedintone Dipped in Tone i

Rig Dipping Marathon May 29, 2025 3963 Subscribe, like, and leave us a comment! The Dipped boys have a Rig Dipping Marathon! Being part of our Patreon community lets you submit a rig for dipping. Dipping a Rig is where the guys break down a players setup and critique it. It's all in good fun! Support us on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/dippedintone Follow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/dippedintone Dipped in Tone is: Rhet

Will Brick & Mortar Survive? Apr 30, 2025 4079 This time on dipped the guys dive into the sale of Reverb.com and the future of Brick & Mortar guitar stores. What will it take for guitar stores to survive moving forward? Leave us your comment and let us know what you think. Support us on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/dippedintone Follow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/dippedintone Dipped in Tone is: Rhett Shull https://www.rhett

All About Fuzz! Apr 22, 2025 4268 Subscribe, like, and leave us a comment! Rhett and Zach dive into all things fuzz! Let's discuss the different types of circuits; Fuzz Face, Tonebender, BMP, and more. Advice on using fuzz with your setup or learning how to play a fuzz pedal. Support us on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/dippedintone Follow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/dippedintone Dipped in Tone is: Rhett Shull htt

Your Guitar Hot Takes! Apr 14, 2025 4073 Subscribe, like, and leave us a comment! Rhett, Zach, and Addison answer Guitar Hot Takes from our Patreon community! We talk about why Boss pedals are the best, Gibson guitars being overrated, and more. Join in on the fun over at the Dipped in Tone Patreon page. Support us on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/dippedintone Follow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/dippedintone Dipped in Tone

Capturing the Mojo w/ Paul Waller Fender Master Builder Apr 2, 2025 2781 Subscribe, like, and leave us a comment! Rhett and Zach sit down with Fender Master Builder Paul Waller. We talk about what it takes to capture the mojo in vintage instruments. The guys dive into how Paul and fellow craftsmen create in the Fender Custom Shop. Support us on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/dippedintone Follow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/dippedintone Dipped in Tone is:

This One Sucks: Tariffs Mar 17, 2025 4168 Subscribe, like, and leave us a comment! BUCKLE UP! Zach and Rhett dive into how we see the new tariffs impacting the guitar space. It's not fun, but it's a convo worth having. Especially from a builders perspective. Support us on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/dippedintone Follow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/dippedintone Dipped in Tone is: Rhett Shull https://www.rhettshull.com/

Modern Classic Pedals Mar 4, 2025 4720 Subscribe, like, and leave us a comment! Rhett schools Zach on some Modern Classics in the pedal world. The Dipped boys talk about some of their favorite "Modern" pedals. Support us on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/dippedintone Follow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/dippedintone Dipped in Tone is: Rhett Shull https://www.rhettshull.com/ Zach Broyles / Mythos Pedals https://mythosped

Stop Worrying About What People Think w/ Corey Congilio Feb 25, 2025 5128 Subscribe, like, and leave us a comment! Rhett and Zach have Corey Congilio on the show! We talk about Corey's new music and making your guitar career work in the modern world. Huge thanks to Reverb for sponsoring this episode! Submit your Reverb Listings and shop for the gear we talk about in this episode here https://reverb.com/dippedintone Support us on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/dip

The Future of NAMM? Feb 11, 2025 4281 Rhett and Zach are recovered from NAMM 2025 and on this episode we find a wacky vintage guitar on reverb, talk about the Wood Wire Volts Event Mythos did, What NAMM was like and were we think the show should go in the future. Huge thanks to Reverb for sponsoring this episode! Submit your Reverb Listings and shop for the gear we talk about in this episode here https://reverb.com/dippedintone Suppo

How Many Guitars Do You Need? Jan 20, 2025 3598 Rhett and Zach find a cool piece of Fender accessory history, dip a really fun rig and discuss the madness that is buying more gear than you actually need. How many guitars does one player ACTUALLY need? A topic for the ages? We think so. Huge thanks to Reverb for sponsoring this episode! Submit your Reverb Listings and shop for the gear we talk about in this episode here https://reverb.com/dippe

Mod Your Guitar! Jan 13, 2025 3123 Subscribe, like, and leave us a comment! Zach and Rhett dive into the ins and outs of modding your guitar. We look at set of original PAF pickups on Reverb and discuss the price and mystique of PAFs. We touch on the comment backlash from one of Rhett's videos and dive into why you should mod your guitars. For the rig, we dove into some of collection of Jeff Beck which is soon going up for auction.

Gear of the Year! Dec 31, 2024 4155 Subscribe, like, and leave us a comment! Zach and Rhett dive into their gear of the year for 2024! As always there are disagreements and discussion galore. Come hang with us while we hit some of the highlights and let us know what gear you got this year that would make your top five list! Submit your Reverb Listings and shop for the gear we talk about in this episode here https://reverb.com/dipp

The Best Selling ”Amp” of 2024?! Dec 30, 2024 4846 Subscribe, like, and leave us a comment Rhett and Zach dive into the top selling gear of 2024 on Reverb.com with special guest Cyril Nigg of Reverb. Cyril helps us take a look behind the curtain so to speak of what gear sold and we get some details on top sellers that didn't get posted to the site. Buckle up, things get wild on this one. Special thanks to Reverb for sponsoring this episode of Dipp

Holiday Buyers Guide Nov 25, 2024 4379 Rhett and Zach cat about some of the must have gear for musicians during the holidays. We discuss the ODR-S pedal on our Reverb segment and dip a killer little rig. Support us on Patreon for access to our discord server and other perks! https://www.patreon.com/dippedintone Follow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/dippedintone Dipped in Tone is: Rhett Shull https://www.rhettshull.com/ Zach B

Let’s Talk About Clones Nov 12, 2024 3501 Rhett and Zach are back in the same room for a special episode of Dipped in Tone recorded at High Voltage Guitars! We talk about a wacky guitar on reverb, our guitar hero obsessions and the ethics clones and cloning. Support us on Patreon for access to our discord server and other perks! https://www.patreon.com/dippedintone Follow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/dippedintone Dipped in Ton

Things Are Changing Oct 21, 2024 3882 Rhett and Zach are back! We discuss the state of the podcast, High Voltage Guitars, why Zach hates Jack White's amps aesthetic, and more! Subscribe, like, and leave us a comment Support us on Patreon for access to our discord server and other perks! https://www.patreon.com/dippedintone MERCH: https://teespring.com/stores/dipped-in-tone Follow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/dippedintone Dip

Tyler Bryant on How to Leave Home and Start a Rock Band Sep 30, 2024 3467 Huge shocker incoming: Zach Broyles made a Tube Screamer. The Mythos Envy Pro Overdrive is Zach’s take on the green apple of his eye, with some special tweaks including increased output, more drive sounds, and a low-end boost option. Does this mean he can clear out his collection of TS-9s? Of course not. This time on Dipped in Tone, Rhett and Zach welcome Tyler Bryant, the Texas-bred and Nashville

Charlie Starr on What Makes a Great Les Paul Sep 23, 2024 4536 In the annals of Gibson Les Paul players, Charlie Starr is an under-the-radar aficionado. Starr’s stable over the course of his career with southern-rock group Blackberry Smoke has been stocked with some of the sharpest old-school LPs on earth, and he’s got a particular predilection for Juniors. But what sets one Paul apart from another? Starr, Rhett, and Zach go down every rabbithole in their hun

The Anti-NAMM Show? Sep 16, 2024 3342 This outing of Dipped In Tone kicks off with an exciting update from Zach Broyles’ camp: He’s opening a brick-and-mortar guitar shop in Nashville, called High Voltage Guitars. Opening on October 8, the store will carry gear from Two-Rock, Divided By 13, Dr. Z, Castedosa, Fano, Novo, and of course Mythos Pedals. Zach hints that there might be some handwired JHS pedals from Josh Scott himself, too,

Do Tube Amps Still Matter? Aug 29, 2024 3832 Dipped In Tone has touched on the Great Amplification Wars before, but this episode is dedicated to the conflict, and to one nagging question: Do tube amps still matter? Rhett and Zach have plenty of experience with modelers and profilers, from DI floor units to head-and-cab rigs to combos. They both readily admit that they sound killer in many contexts, and their convenience and dependability are

How To Spot A Bluegrass Player On Electric Guitar With Andy Wood Aug 19, 2024 4133 Rhett and Zach are joined on this Dipped In Tone by country and bluegrass aficionado Andy Wood. Wood grew up in Knoxville with Appalachian bluegrass musics shaping his view of the world, and even though he’s celebrated for his guitar playing, he reveals that he didn’t pick up an electric until he was 17. Mandolin was his home turf, where lightning-quick alternate picking was the norm rather than a

The Doctor Is In: Molly Miller on Structure, Theory, and Jamming Jul 17, 2024 3743 This time on Dipped In Tone, Rhett and Zach chat with Los Angeles-based trio troubadour Molly Miller, known for her work with her own Moller Miller Trio and pop star Jason Mraz. Miller’s virtuosic playing, chameleon-like genre flexibility, and uncommonly deep knowledge of the guitar and music theory—courtesy of her nine years spent at USC attaining her doctorate—have made her a sought-after of jac

Do Signature Guitars Still Matter? Jul 1, 2024 3854 First off, let’s be thankful for this episode of Dipped In Tone. Rhett survived a close brush with a tornado while on the road in Arkansas, and returns to the pod to analyze all things signature guitars with Zach, who continues his dogged campaign to own a ridiculous number of Tube Screamers. (They didn’t plan their near-matching shirts.) The conversation-starter is the new Jason Isbell “Red Eye,”

How To Write Songs With A 20-Sided Die with Lake Street Dive’s Bridget Kearney Jun 17, 2024 3017 Rhett and Zach are back with special guest Bridget Kearney, who plays upright bass in the experimental Brooklyn-based indie-folk-soul band Lake Street Dive. The band, formed 20 years ago in Boston, was looking for ways to keep their songwriting fresh when their mutual love of Dungeons and Dragons presented a unique challenge: Could they write a song using a D20 die, with different elements of the

Can Brick-and-Mortar Guitar Shops Survive the Online Era? May 29, 2024 4032 This week’s episode is a state of the union on brick-and-mortar guitar retail stores. With news of the family-owned chain Sam Ash shutting down its operations and filing for bankruptcy, and Guitar Center CEO Gabe Dalporto’s recent comments indicating a giant shift for the company, it’s a touchy time for IRL guitar sales. Rhett and Zach agree that all physical retailers aren’t going to disappear an

Rig Smackdown: Rhett Shull vs. Zach Broyles May 7, 2024 3808 Rhett and Zach end almost every episode of Dipped In Tone with a rig dip—where they discuss and rate a guitar, amp, and pedal setup submitted by a listener—but this time, they’re assembling and critiquing dream rigs of their own, on a budget. They each get to brainstorm a $1000 rig followed by a $10,000 rig, using toys and prices found on Reverb. When you’ve only got 10 Benjamins to spend, what pi

How Chris Buck Went From YouTube to the Royal Albert Hall Apr 22, 2024 3899 On this episode of Dipped in Tone, Rhett and Zack are joined by Wales-born guitarist Chris Buck. Buck is gearing up for a string of US tour dates with his fast-rising rock band Cardinal Black, including a date at Nashville’s Basement East after the original venue sold-out within a few hours. Buck starts off digging into the details of his custom Yamaha Revstar and why he chose the versatile guitar

Would You Spend $1000 on Pickups? Apr 2, 2024 3462 This time on Dipped In Tone, Rhett and Zach are digging into today’s best nitty-gritty gear news. Tired of trawling Reddit and forums to figure out what’s going on? Tune in for some authoritative takes from your two favorite tone fiends. First up are the new Line 6 modeling offerings, including the compact, affordable stompbox that’s making waves across the industry. How does it compare to its big

Julian Lage: There Are No ”Bad” Guitar Sounds Mar 11, 2024 4265 Rhett and Zach are joined on this episode of Dipped In Tone by soft-spoken jazz guitar master Julian Lage. After Zach shares some last-minute production headaches with Mythos’ new Herculean Deluxe, Lage sits in for fascinating, spirited dive into how he thinks about tone, composition, and his new record, Speak To Me. The gang unpacks just about every aspect of Lage’s playing and sound. They touch

The Airing of the NAMM Grievances Feb 12, 2024 3456 Our battle-weary hosts have returned from the scorched trenches and badge-strewn wastelands in Anaheim, California, and they’re ready to recount what they saw. Welcome to the NAMM 2024 airing of the grievances. Zach and Rhett are coming at this from two different angles: Zach as a vendor with Mythos Pedals, and Rhett as an attendee and noted YouTuber-about-town. This year marked Zach’s first on th

How Tom Murphy Restores And Ages Gibson’s Most Expensive Guitars Jan 8, 2024 4109 Rhett and Zach kick off the new year with renewed commitment to an old habit: making a daily to-do list, or as Rhett calls it, “the shit list.” The guys debate the finer points of which stationary makes the best to-do list backdrop before they’re joined by Tom Murphy, the preeminent craftsman of guitar-aging and namesake of Gibson’s high-end Murphy Lab. Murphy, who has been with Gibson for 25 year

Intervals’ Aaron Marshall On How To Survive, DIY-Style Dec 18, 2023 5332 Intervals bandleader Aaron Marshall joins Rhett and Zach for this installment of Dipped In Tone, which is essentially a crash-course in touring, merch design, road-ready rig planning, and keeping your head above water as an unsigned act. The trio start off with a deep dive into Intervals’ focus on high-quality merch, and Marshall outlines his design and marketing philosophies. Increasingly, these

Rhett And Zach Pick The Year’s Top (And Bottom) Gear Dec 4, 2023 4341 It’s the most wonderful time of year: the “year in gear” season is finally upon us, and we’re celebrating with this special in-person episode of Dipped In Tone. Zach and Rhett gang up at Zach’s place to rundown the best of the best of musical excellence and oddities in 2023. The guys start in with their favorite stompboxes. Rhett tips his hat to Old Blood Noise Endeavors’ Beam Splitter, Hologram’s

Oz Noy: “Go Out Of Your House And Play Live” Nov 15, 2023 2920 This episode of Dipped In Tone features Rhett flying solo with veteran jazz guitarist Oz Noy. Born in Israel, Noy started gigging at age 13, and 37 years later, he’s still going strong as a celebrated live musician—including a 17-year run at New York City club The Bitter End. Noy explains that he grew up with a foot in both jazz and rock music worlds. The former taught him intricate playing, while

Going on A Guitar Fast with Adam Levy Oct 23, 2023 4449 On this week’s Dipped In Tone, Rhett and Zack are joined by contemporary jazz guitar legend Adam Levy, the thoughtful, soft-spoken accompanist known for his work with Norah Jones and his own jazz trios. Levy’s new book, String Theories, which he co-authored with fellow sideman-to-the-stars Ethan Sherman, collects a series of tips, challenges, and reflections for guitarists to deepen their playing.

Playing From the Heart with Tim Pierce | Dipped in Tone Oct 9, 2023 3125 Zach goes it alone on this episode to interview session guitarist, 6-string storyteller, and prominent YouTuber and online guitar instructor Tim Pierce. As a player, Pierce’s guitar has spent decades at the top of the charts by way of songs by Bon Jovi, Goo Goo Dolls, Phil Collins, Madonna, Dave Matthews Band, Bob Dylan—whose recent Shadow Kingdom features the guitarist holding down the rhythm—and

What’s the ”Two-Rock” Sound? with Eli Lester Sep 25, 2023 3402 Rhett and Zack kick off the episode with a chat about which video games they’re loving and Rhett’s cross-country adventures with his wife before Eli Lester, owner of Two-Rock Amplification, joins them for an in-depth exploration of his amp-building philosophies. Lester walks Rhett and Zack through his origins in amp-building, repairing instruments and amps in the back room of the shop where he gav

”Every Pedal Has a Story” with Josh Scott of JHS Pedals Sep 12, 2023 4639 Josh Scott drops in to chat about all things JHS, going back to his early days doing debunking deep-dives into vintage gear—“I love the mythbusting element of this stuff,” he says. “I love telling people … this is not witchcraft…. The tech of a Big Muff is from the ’50s.” He continues: “I know that we need to feel magic. I like it too.… But I love that element of proving simplicity of all this stu

Alt-Tuning Curious with Ariel Posen Sep 5, 2023 4477 Zach and Rhett kick things off with a catch-up on recent projects. Rhett celebrates his new 100 watt Two Rock Classic Reverb Signature, which recently terrorized a couple sitting in the front row of one of his gigs. Then guitarist Ariel Posen logs on to, first and foremost, clear up how to pronounce his name. He gives a quick tutorial: just say guitar, add “ee” and “ell,” then take out the “guit”

Warren Haynes on the Art of the Sit-In Aug 1, 2023 3519 On this episode of Dipped In Tone, Rhett and Zach chat with special guest Warren Haynes. The Gov’t Mule leader talks about the band’s latest, Peace… Like a River. This record of originals was recorded simultaneously with 2021’s Heavy Load Blues, in the same studio, using a completely different set of gear. “We setup all our normal Mule toys in the big room with the high ceiling, we setup a bunch o

Always Meet Your Heroes with Nathaniel Murphy Jul 18, 2023 4320 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

Eric Johnson Shares How To Find Your Sound Jun 26, 2023 3393 After Rhett shares his childhood trauma of riding an immersive horror coaster at Tomorrowland and Zach recovers from the emotional experience of viewing the Millennium Falcon in person on a family vacation, Texas-born guitarist Eric Johnson joins them for a revelatory discussion on tone, gear, and the never-ending hunt for creative inspiration. Rhett starts by noting that Johnson’s DNA isn’t just

Looking For Inspiration? Try Getting Some New Gear Jun 5, 2023 2328 On this episode, Rhett and Zach discuss the relationship that they each have with the guitar at this point in their careers. Making a living doing the thing you love is great—in fact, it’s something that so many players aspire to. But it changes the relationship between player and instrument when the instrument is a source of work. How do they stay excited about their work? And how do they get exc

Andy Powers’ Lessons in Tonewoods May 22, 2023 5349 The new DIT episode kicks off as Rhett and Zack celebrate Zack’s close encounter with special effects mogul Adam Savage, of Star Wars, Ghostbusters, Matrix, and Tested fame. (Nerd alert: Zack and his wife have Ghostbusters uniforms—which they wore that day. There’s a photo. Take a screenshot it in case you need to blackmail him later.) Rhett talks about the first single from his latest band, Good

Are Today’s Pedals Too Weird? May 8, 2023 3787 Rhett and Zach are rolling old school. No guests today, just our two hosts, chatting about all things gear and tone. Today, the guys are talking about modern pedals. These days, pedals are getting weirder and more complicated than we could have ever imagined, even just a few years ago, as loads of new models draw inspiration from modular synthesis, drum machines, and big leaps in technology. Some

NAMM 2023 Recap with Danish Pete Honoré Apr 21, 2023 3821 "There's no money in non-diatonic notes!"—a validating cheeky word to the minor-pentatonic shredder guests at NAMM. In this ep, Rhett and Zach sit down with "Danish Pete" Honoré to talk NAMM highlights, geek out on Pete's new Chapman T-style signature guitar—it has a neck profile based on a 3D scan of his favorite—and discuss maintaining integrity in gear review videos. One of the best parts of NA

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