There are a few demo guys I love, and [WM] I wasn’t able to attend one of the Gear
that list seems like is always growing. I Talk Expos unfortunately. How did that whole
love JayLeonardJ, thing come together?
Shawn
Tubbs,
Pete
was incredible.
[WM] What is the coolest piece off gear you’ve
Thorn, Knobs, Riffs, Gear and Beards,
seen on Gear Talk?
and 60 Cycle Hum. I also love photos by [Lance] The Gear Talk Expos were micro @BlueAmberPhoto, and players like Mateus trade shows we put together in 2012 and 2013. [Lance] Impossible to answer, though, I
Asato and Todd Pritchard. Again, something organic that skyrocketed can say, the connections I have made in the
into a much bigger thing. The initial idea was community have given me opportunities to
Aside from the people in this industry, I find to have a Gear Talk meet up. I was just going see and play some truly amazing gear. Like at
myself spending a lot of time on the Behance to throw a BBQ at my house and invite my Carter Vintage in Nashville, I was able to hold
and Dribble apps which are primarily for friends from Gear Talk. Next thing you know, ‘The First Burst’ – the very first sunburst ’58
design of all kinds. I get pretty excited about a friend of mine suggested a venue, and then Les Paul ever made. I have played a handful of
amazing graphic design and am super nerdy Peter Stroud guitarist for Sheryl Crow, Don Dumble amps, one at Carter’s that had a price
about branding. Henley and Sarah McLachlan got on board to tag of $185,000!
do a little clinic to showcase his amps, back
The key for all the pages listed and the millions when he was part of 65 Amps. After Peter It is very rare that a new product will blow my
of great ones I forgot is they truly have their got on board a bunch of other companies like mind, especially a pedal, but on occasion it
own distinct voice, sound and branding. I’ll give Elliott Guitars, JHS Pedals, Fuchs Amps and happens. The Empress Zoia is truly innovative,
my attention to something that I cannot see Orange Amps wanted to come to the party. and the stuff from Holgram Electronics is so
anywhere else or done in a way that they do it. So, what was going to be a BBQ at my place vibey, yet ground breaking at the same time.
Go watch a Knobs pedal demo and you’ll see turned into this big deal. The turnout ended up exactly what I mean. exceeding my expectations and the overall vibe
June 2019
[WM] How has the community evolved and
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