Podcasts by Porter Pickups Tone-Cast

What are YourGuitar Gear Biases? from 2023-03-27T21:15:50

Marco and Brian Discuss gear Biases we have. How did they come about? What influenced them and what are some we've changed our minds on? 

Share your comments and thoughts on the ...

Teasing 3 New Most Excellent Guitar Things from Porter Pickups from 2023-03-10T19:47:01

Episode 118 is all about 3 new things coming from the Shop. New projects, videos and the creation of a new pickup set. find out more what we have up our sleeves in this latest episode of the Ton...

Mike from Pedal Of The Day from 2023-02-01T19:46:43

Mike from Pedal Of The Day joins us for episode 117!

Pedal Of The Day is a youtube channel, website and more dedicated to great demos and guitar content, mostly focused on the world of pe...

So you want to start your own gear business? from 2023-01-24T17:07:05

Episode 116 is a fun one for us as we address a question we get asked often which is: "How do you get started with a gear business?"

Brian dives into some things to keep in mind ...

Chasing New Guitar Gear or Just Enjoying What You Have from 2022-12-30T19:50:12

For todays show, we share experiences chasing new gear vs just enjoying what you have and how certain things can spur either one of those quests on. Marco and Brian share some personal "New Gear...

Talking about our new distortion pedal release! from 2022-12-19T22:09:47

Episode 114 is here! We discuss the new Gatekeeper Drive pedal we recently released. We talk about WHY we released a pedal, what it does and how you might want to incorporate it on your board. <...

Talking Strings! from 2022-10-04T15:52:25

Tone-cast 113 is all about guitar strings! We talk about what strings we like, the reasons for it and some of our favorite brands. We get into our history with strings and how we've been recentl...

Meet The Porter Pickups Crew: Winder and Tech Manager Ben Eden from 2022-09-15T20:54:19

Ben Eden, Master Winder and multi-talented builder at Porter joins the show so we can get to know him better! Ben talks about all things winding pickups, his average weekly roles in the shop and...

YouTube Guitar Recording and Demo Making with Derek Paul from 2022-08-29T15:47:37

Derek Paul, a Youtube reviewer joins us for episode 111 to cover a wide range of topics including:

• What makes a good guitar video?
• His favorite Gear
• Youtube Trolls<...
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Zac DelVecchio from 2022-08-05T16:13:16

Episode 110 is here! Marco and Brian star the show with some thoughts on bad guitars and if they are worth keeping or not. We also talk about some new custom shop releases and the new mystery st...

Zach Broyles of Mythos Pedals from 2022-07-28T20:46:29

Episode 109 features and interview with Zach from Mythos pedals. Brian starts the show with a reverb/ebay guitar flipper rant and we also discuss a new strat set we're working on. 

We the...

Matt from Artinger Guitars from 2022-07-19T17:55

Episode 108 features an interview with the supremely talented Matt Artinger of Artinger Guitars. Matt shares with us some stories on how he got started with some early encouragement from Chris M...

Guitar Ramblings: Juniors, $$$ guitars, and the Modders Curse! from 2022-07-07T15:05:54

Episode 107 is a collection of our most recent gear discussions. We get into our love for Les Paul Jr's, Talk about expensive guitars we like but would probably never own and end the show with t...

Summer Guitar Mod Series and New Gatekeeper H90 from 2022-06-23T15:42:37

Tonecast 106 is here! 

We cover some recent shop updates and talk about the upcoming release of the Gatekeeper H90 set. A humbucker sized p90 set new to our Gatekeeper lineup.

Catc...

If You Don’t Try You Won’t Know: Lessons in Business Risks from 2022-05-20T18:06:12

Episode 105 is something a little different! Brian Porter dives into the time around 5 years ago when we moved shops and planned to launch a guitar line at the same time. We're nearing the 5 yea...

Chase Bliss Pedals Goes Direct Plus New Gear Day from 2022-05-13T20:14:31

Episode 104 covers some gear industry news this week as Chase Bliss Pedals decides to go direct only for sales. We discuss the move and share how we really see both sides, and how well Chase Bli...

The Return of Live Music From the Venue Perspective from 2022-05-03T14:34:53

Episode 103 goes in depth on how Extra Mile Arena, a venue with 12,000+ capacity navigated the pandemic and returned to live events. Marketing Director McQ Olsen joins the show to talk through t...

The Gear Industry and the Economy from 2022-04-26T14:56

Episode 102: The Gear Industry and the Economy.

As the cost of living and economy issues increase, how does the gear industry fit into the equation? How do we as a business adjust to the ...

A conversation on Acoustic Guitars and Mental Health with Garrett Gardner from 2022-04-05T16:37:08

In Tone-Cast 101, we're joined by Luthier Garrett Gardner from Stigma Guitars. We break down this conversation into two parts: 

Section 1 is a focus on acoustic guitar making, woods, stor...

Episode 100! Tube Shortages and Gibsons New Guitar from 2022-03-24T15:49:12

Episode 100 is finally here! Marco and Brian share some shop updates from Porter as we simulcast for the first time. We cover whats new from the shop, as dive into the tube shortage topic and sh...

2022 Products Update for Porter Plus Brian’s New Venture from 2022-02-11T19:09:58

Episode 99 features a general business update from Brian Porter on the future of some Porter products. He dives into business dynamics and shares about the direction of Porter Guitars and Gateke...

Bitten By The Tele Bug from 2022-02-03T16:50:26

In episode 98 we discuss all things Telecaster! We talk about some teles we've owned, give a quick run down of our tele pickup lineup, as well as share a new video series we are doing that highl...

The Impact of Global Supply Chains on our Business from 2022-01-10T15:11

Episode 97 is a deep dive into the challenges the supply chains have put on our business. We talk about some ways we've worked to overcome some of them as well as some of the issues it has cause...

Lessons Learned in 2021 from 2022-01-03T15:00

In episode 96, we talk about the lessons learned in 2021. Good, bad and everything in between. We focus on the main goals of Porter and not forgetting our "Why" even in the hard things. Business...

Why pickup resistance doesn’t tell you the whole story from 2021-12-27T16:16:39

In episode 95, we talk about a topic that a lot of people get wrong: Pickup readings (DC resistance) doesn't tell you the whole story on power, tone and more with guitar pickups. We explain why ...

Daniel Childs aka Rumblin Man from 2021-12-22T20:13:44

Youtube review man and artist Daniel Childs joins us to talk about his videos under the Rumblin Man name. We talk about everything from making videos to reviewing gear. Brian and Marco grill him...

Some of our Favorite Gear Companies from 2021-12-20T16:09:22

Episode 93 is a quick shout out to some of our favorite gear companies. These are companies we respect for the way they do business and the quantity of their products and services. Listen to fin...

The gear that got away and the ones that came back from 2021-12-13T16:44:06

Episode 92 is a mix of emotions as we recount gear that we wish we still had and Brian shares a story of some of his gear that returned almost 20 years after he got rid of it. 

W...

Why are used guitars so expensive? from 2021-12-09T22:24:54

Episode 91 takes on the topic: Why are used guitars so expensive?

We talk through some causes of this and how it seems like you pay more and sometimes get less. 

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What Causes Guitar G.A.S? from 2021-12-02T21:36:43

In episode 90 we dive into what causes gear gas and what we are currently gassing after! Why do we like certain gear and chase after it? Is it artist influence, change of style preference or som...

Guitars and Youtube Demos with Jack Fossett from 2021-11-18T20:41:20

In Episode 89 Jack Fossett, the creator of " The Sound" (also knows as our show into tune) joins us for another guitar filled episode. We talk about his first guitar, the things he looks for in ...

Clones, Copies and Originality in the Guitar Industry from 2021-11-15T18:00:45

In episode 88 we get into a topic in the industry thats both interesting and frustrating: The world of Clones, Copies and "Inspired By" products. What gets us started is a recent post from Analo...

Nashville Guitarist Brandon Bagby from 2021-11-08T17:21:18

In episode 87 we're joined by Brandon Bagby, a Nashville based guitar player who talks to us about getting started and going to full time as well as making it work no matter what. We cover every...

New Podcast Logo and Merch! from 2021-11-02T16:55:09

Tone-Cast 86 is rocking with our new show logo and merch!

Support the show and get your merch here: https://www.porte...

Digital vs Analog Guitar Rigs: The Debate from 2021-10-25T17:17:29

In Tone-Cast 85 we talk about the Digital vs Analog gear world for amps and effects. We take on roles as we defend each side in a simulated debate and ultimately share our true thoughts on the t...

The Relic vs Non-Relic Guitar Debate with Derek Paul from 2021-10-21T21:41:13

Youtube guitar man Derek Paul joins episode 84 covering the topic: Relic vs Non-Relic Guitars. We share what we like as well as some of the reactions he's gotten to a recent video about the same...

Sean Farley: All Things Guitar Making and Songwriting from 2021-10-21T20:06:24

In episode 83 were joined by Sean Farley, a musician who has made it work through guitar building, guitar repair and playing gigs. Sean is a dealer of Porter Pickups and talks through this episo...

”But I read it on the internet!” Navigating the internet guitar gear world from 2021-10-14T16:51:37

Tone-Cast 82 is a free form episode where we go back and forth on how to navigate the beast that is the internet when searching for info about gear or guitar topics. It can be an endless rabbit ...

An Inside Look at Developing Our Guitar Pickups from 2021-10-07T16:31:23

in Tonecast 81 we talk through the process of developing a Porter Pickup models. What goes into the process from idea to releasing to market? What do we look for in tone and concept? What pickup...

Trey Johnson of Tulsa Band&Guitars from 2021-09-21T16:45:56

episode 80 is here! We chat with Trey Johnson, the owner of Tulsa Band and Guitars in Tulsa, OK. 

We talk about him going from employee to owner to surviving these last few years as an in...

The NAMM Show Moves to Summer, Gold Foils and&Pricing Changes from 2021-09-09T16:06:23

Episode 79 is Jam packed with topics.

We cover the news of the week about the NAMM show moving to next summer. Is that a good thing, or a sign of challenging times in the industry? Will P...

Our Favorite Guitars To Mod from 2021-09-02T16:30:20

In episode 78, Marco rejoins the show and we catch everyone up on his new roles at Porter. We also talk through some exciting news about the Porter Custom shop. 

In our main topic, we tal...

Mike Delaney of Delaney Guitars from 2021-08-31T17:24:18

In episode 77 Mike from Delaney Guitars joins us for a wide ranging episode of fun guitar topics. We cover everything from what he's been doing to survive running a guitar business for the last ...

Nick Scout of Scout Guitars from 2021-08-06T20:42:59

Nick Scout from Scout Guitars in Orlando Florida joins the tone cast to talk about his business.

We cover everything from his time as guitar tech for the Blue Man Group, to how he got sta...

Can The Guitar Industry Keep This Up? from 2021-07-29T21:17:24

In episode 75 we discuss some concerning trends in the guitar industry. After a busy year of guitar sales where are we headed next?

Are the wheels coming off? What are we as a business fa...

Endorse me Bro! Navigating endorsement and influencer requests from 2021-06-09T17:49:55

In episode 74, we talk though a topic that we have to deal with weekly. What do we do about endorsements and influencer requests? It's a subject we have different thoughts and good and bad exper...

A Porter Shop Update! from 2021-05-19T20:46:21

in episode 73, Brian Porter discusses some changes with Porter this year and how we've survived the last year with a crazy music industry with some rapid fire updates. 

We also c...

2020 From the Music Venue Perspective from 2020-12-03T20:57:02

In tone-cast 72, we're talking with McQ Olsen from ExtraMile Arena about music venue dynamics in this strange year. He talked about his experience working in the venue for 20+ years in all types...

Why we're hopeful for the music industry from 2020-11-11T21:20:59

In episode 71, we talk about the ways we're hopeful our industry will pull through this. From more people modding guitars, to getting creative and resiliency shining through, the music industry ...

So what's the new release? Say hello to Gatekeeper Pickups! from 2020-10-29T18:57:42

In episode 70, we talk about our newest release, Gatekeeper Pickups! 

We're releasing 5 sets of pickups at a killer price point of $99 ea. Hear the story behind the line, the tones and mo...

Mitch from Emerson Custom - Pushing Through and Making it Work from 2020-10-06T19:23:22

In episode 69 we're joined by Mitch from Emerson Custom. We talk about how he's handled all the changes this year to how he made the jump to full time in the early years or Emerson. We also talk...

Steve Sterlacci -Diversifying Yourself as a Guitarists and Handling Change from 2020-09-29T15:39:58

In episode 68. we're joined by guitarist Steve Sterlacci of the Jessica Lynn Band. We cover everything from how they as a band have handled a European tour being cancelled because of Corona to c...

5 Key Areas of Focus for our Business in 2020 from 2020-09-11T17:13:54

In Episode 67, Mike and Brian talk about 5 areas of focus for our business as we navigate the craziness of 2020. These areas have been key for our growth as a business and have made a massive di...

Nick Greer of Greer Amps from 2020-09-01T15:10:50

In episode 66, we're joined by Nick Greer of Greer Amps for a show covering a wide range of topics. We talk about his love for interesting and unique guitars, Eastman Guitars and what the pandem...

Ken Steorts: Founding the Band Skillet and Running a Music College in Memphis TN from 2020-08-25T14:35:49

In episode 65, we're joined by my friend Ken Steorts. He's the director of Visible Music College in Memphis, TN. 

We cover everything from his time as the founding guitarist of the band S...

Entering the Podcast Vortex with Blake from the Tone Mob from 2020-08-17T15:56:29

In episode 64, we're joined by Blake Wyland from the Tone Mob to talk all things podcasts, the pulse of the gear industry and more about the "Shred Shed" located at his house. 

We also co...

Mike from Delaney Guitars on 17 years in the guitar business from 2020-08-10T16:25:37

In Episode 63 we're joined by Mike Delaney from Delaney Guitars. Mike shares with us about what makes a good artist endorsement and how he didn't have a guitar he completely loved so he got into...

Guitarist Barry Graul from MercyMe: Being in a band during Covid-19 from 2020-08-04T15:47:42

In Episode 62 we're joined by Barry Graul, guitarists in the band MercyMe. He talks about dealing with the pandemic as a band, his favorite gear and why riding bikes is good for you. We also cov...

#61: Mike Bassett - Crazy Guitar Center repair jobs and his roles at Porter from 2020-07-28T14:34:35

In episode 61, we talk with Porter employee Mike Bassett about his time working at Guitar Center, as well as his love for hollow body guitars. We also cover things like what pedals he plays, nig...

#60: Hank Donovan from Rattlesnake Cable Company - Keeping a Positive Outlook from 2020-07-16T13:57:05

In episode 60, we have great conversation with Hank Donovan from Rattlesnake cable company. We cover what a wild ride 2020 has been so far from the excitement of going to the winter NAMM show, t...

#59: Nashville Guitarist Eddie Heinzelman on Diversifying yourself as an artist from 2020-07-10T16:53:54

In episode 59, we check in with Nashville guitarist Eddie Heinzelman and cover a wide range of topics from diversifying yourself as a full time artist to his new venture with Guitar Repairs and ...

#58: Rob Ridgway - Running a Independent Music Store in Uncertain Times from 2020-06-30T18:22:21

In episode 58, we sit down with Rob Ridgway from 12th fret music in Boise, ID. We cover everything from working through limitations with the Covid 19 Pandemic to his advice to others wanting to ...

Porter Tone-Cast #57: Lessons in the Tough Seasons from 2020-05-07T17:14:49

In Tone-Cast #57 Brian Porter talks about how a series of tough events in 2017 shaped who we are today. We talk through some big plans we had that didn't work the way we wanted them to and what ...

Porter Tone-Cast #56: Highlighting our 5 Unique Pickup Sets for Strats from 2020-04-27T20:46:07

In episode 56, we talk about the Stratocaster replacement pickup lineup we make. We feature some design details and why we created each one. We also cover some style suggestions and more. We als...

Porter Tone-Cast #55: Navigating The Virus Situation as a Small Business from 2020-04-21T20:47:21

In episode #55, we talk about the Corona Virus and it's impact on the music industry and our business. We talk about some ways we're working through it and facing the challenges head on. 

Porter Tone-Cast #54: PorterTron AlNiCo Pickup Feature and Sound Clips from 2020-04-17T14:19:04

In episode 54, we highlight the new PorterTron AlNiCo pickups which were released at the 2020 NAMM show. We share some sound clips in one of our Les Bois guitar models. 

Find out more abo...

Porter Tone-Cast #53: Is My Guitar a Candidate for New Pickups? from 2020-04-16T16:31:48

Tone-cast 53 covers a rapid fire topic: Is My Guitar a Candidate for New Pickups? We talk through a few things to check for when thinking of upgrading your guitar. Short but sweet. 

Be su...

Porter Tone-Cast #52: "Is your Shop on Fire!?"&Other Funny Things Customers Say from 2020-04-13T15:40:50

A little change of pace with episode 52. We wanted to bring you behind the curtain for some funny conversations we have with customers. Everything from awkward to confusing. 

We wish ever...

Porter Tone-Cast #51: The Khrosis Guitar Model turns 3&More about Why We do What We do from 2020-04-01T21:52:28

In Episode 51, we talk through the 3 year anniversary of the Porter Khrosis model guitar! Launched three years ago THIS week, we talk through the features and journey of the guitar and the busin...

Porter Tone-Cast #50: Facing The Uncertain and a Shop Update from 2020-03-28T17:27:28

In this episode we bring you up to speed on our business and the effects of the Corona Virus. We talk a little more about some ways we want to be helpful in this time with resources, learning an...

Porter Tone-Cast #49: NAMM 2020 Recap from 2020-03-18T18:02:29

In this episode we talk about the news of the day with the Corona Virus, but spend most of our time talking about the NAMM 2020 show which we attended in January. Hear from Brian, Marco and Mike...

Porter Tone-Cast #48: NAMM Announcement, New Sound Clips and Shop Update from 2019-12-05T18:26:27

In Episode 48, we announce our booth number for the NAMM show, January 16-19 in Anaheim California. We hope to see you there. 

We also recap a recent trip to a guitar show and introduce o...

Porter Tone-Cast #47: Dynamics of Owning a Business with Brian Porter from 2019-10-23T15:22:48

In episode 47, Brian Porter shares some of the dynamics of running the business from an owners perspective. How we juggle various challenges, what our WHY is, and what keeps us going. We also re...

Porter Tone-Cast #46: Robert Renman on Recording Guitars and Youtube Demos from 2019-09-13T18:19:06

In Episode 46, Robert Renman Joins us for a discussion on Guitar tone, recording and all sorts of topics. He shares what Porter Pickups he uses and his thoughts on digital vs real amps. 

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Porter Tone-Cast #45: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly of Running a Gear Business from 2019-09-06T16:38:26

We're back for episode 45 after a short break! We talk about the summer update and more information about what we've been up to for the last few months.

We also highlight the pickup choos...

Porter Tone-Cast #44: Rich Summers with RV Country Roads from 2019-04-09T16:10:02

We start episode 44 talking about some new video projects and pickup development.

Meet the Team Video: https://vimeo.com/328005503

Porter TV Episode 1: https://vimeo.com/327999253<...

Porter Tone-Cast #43: What Goes Into the Making of Porter Guitars? from 2019-03-13T15:59:42

In episode 43, we talk through what goes into the making of Porter Guitars covering everything from wood selection, pickups, and build philosophies. It's a detailed look into how we approach our...

Porter Tone-Cast #42: The Pickup Chooser, Business Dynamics and Mini Humbucker Feature from 2019-02-27T15:30:42

We're back for Tone-Cast #42!

We cover a wide range of topics in this episode but start with talking about our pickup chooser form and how we can help find the right set for your guitar: ...

Porter Tone-Cast #41: Where have we been? Shop update and new topics from 2019-02-19T16:52:09

The Tone-Cast returns! Marco and Brian are back with some updates on the last 5-6 months at Porter Pickups and Guitars. 

In our first show of 2019, we talk about the break from the Tone-C...

Porter Tone-Cast #40: P90 Pickups, Do Ceramic Magnets Suck?& History part 4 from 2018-08-07T15:55:39

We've made it to Tonecast 40! We do an overview of our P-90 pickup lineup, talk about our real opinions of ceramic pickup magnets, and share more of the business history. 

Porter Tone-Cast #39: Less is More: Hard lessons from Business, New Sound Clips, and History Part 3 from 2018-07-17T16:08:56

In episode 39 of the Tone-Cast, We talk about learning from mistakes, and cutting things in the business to help us move forawrd. We contunue with the history of the business part 3 and share so...

Porter Tone-Cast #38: Dave from Blackbird Pedalboards& Sublime Guitars. from 2018-07-10T16:52:38

Episode 38 is jammed packed with info and exciting new partnerships we've developed over the years. We give an update on the shop dog naming process, and we chat with Dave from Blackbird Pedalbo...

Porter Tone-Cast #37: New Guitar Tones, Starting the Business, and Pickup Myths Continued from 2018-07-03T16:28:57

In episode #37 we cover several new things that have been happening in the shop, including some visits from builders and artists.  We talk about our new Les Bois model, and share some sound clip...

Porter Tone-Cast #36: Pickup Myths, Guitar Stories and the Early Years of Porter from 2018-06-05T15:45:43

In eposode 36 of the Tone-Cast, we talk about pickup myths, the early years of Porter and Marco shares a story of him nearly breaking a bandmates guitar. 

Porter Tone-Cast #35: Inside a typical week in the shop, new guitar model from 2018-05-09T16:54:57

Porter Tone-Cast episode #35. We talk about what a typical week looks like on the guitar and pickup side of Porter as well as talk about our new upcoming guitar model, the Les Bois 

Porter Tone-Cast #34: What is Tone? from 2018-04-19T16:05:37

Marco and Brian discuss that huge topic, What is Tone? IN addition we fgeature some p-bass clips and Marco's phone goes off during the show leading to an interesting rabbit trail.

Porter Tone-Cast #33: Is Guitar Dying? from 2018-02-22T16:56:02

In this episode, we get to know Marco a bit more and dive into a HUGE topic: Is Guitar Dying? 

Porter Tone-Cast #32: Is This Thing On? from 2018-02-12T18:52:41

Brian and Marco discuss the return of the Tone-Cast! a fall 2017 update and where we've been for the last few months. 

Porter Tone-Cast #31: Chris Murray of Idaho Flyer Amps from 2017-08-03T17:10:48

This week we sat down with Chris Murray of Idaho Flyer amps to talk about everything guitar amps. We cover things like what makes a good amp, his first guitar and what are some of his favorite s...

Porter Tone-Cast #30: Ryan Burke of 60 Cycle Hum from 2017-07-20T17:45:23

Today we have a chat with Ryan Burke of 60 Cycle Hum. We cover everything from funny craigslist finds to more about their reviews and the gear industry. 

Porter Tone-Cast #29: An Amp Retrospective from 2017-06-16T14:00

In this episode of the podcast Brian and I wanted to take a second before doing some interviews with amp builders to just talk about amp! What we love a out them, what we look for in a good amp,...

Porter Tone-Cast #28: The New Shop from 2017-06-09T23:54:11

This week on the Podcast Brian and I talk about the new shop, as many of you know we took a two week break to get moved into a new shop and we're really excited to share a bit about it with you!...

Porter Tone-Cast #27: Humbuckers and FAQ's from 2017-05-19T14:56:02

This week Brian and I are taking a bit of a break from our interviews to talk about all things humbuckers! Everything from what humbuckers are useful for, to how to get more out of them and why ...

Porter Tonecast #26: Interview w/ Kevin of Iconic Guitars from 2017-05-12T14:28:28

This week we catch up with Kevin the owner of Iconic Guitars! We talk guitars, his inspiration to play and build, and he even hints at some pretty awesome things coming in the near future for Ic...

Porter Tone-Cast #25: Josh of Josh Williams Guitars from 2017-05-05T14:10:19

This week we talked with Josh Williams the owner and builder of Josh Williams Guitars. He is an amazingly talented guitar builder and focuses primarily on acoustic guitars and semi hollow electr...

Porter Tonecast #24: Getting the Most out of Your Strat from 2017-04-28T13:00

In this episode of the Tonecast Brian and i had a conversation about the different Strat mods and configuations you might want to try to get the most out of your Strat.

Porter Podcast #23: Porter Guitar Builders from 2017-04-21T13:16:19

This week on the Podcast Brian is gone so I brought in our two guitar builders from Porter Guitars to talk about their story as well as the build process!

Porter Tone-Cast #22: Ben Nystrom of Nystrum Guitars from 2017-04-14T14:15:30

On this episode of the Tone-Cast Brian and I talk with Ben Nystrom, owner and builder of Nystrum Guitars about his company and some of the amazing guitars he makes as well as his experience in t...

Porter Tone-Cast #21: Porter Guitars from 2017-03-31T13:46:47

In this episode we talk about our new venture Porter Guitars. Check our the website at http://www.porterguitars.com

Porter Tone-Cast #20: Interview w/ Cody Fields of Westminster Effects& Nose Pedal from 2017-03-24T14:14:59

This week on the Tone-Cast we talk to Cody Fields, the owner and builder for Westminster Effects and Nose Pedal. It was a fun interview about his love of "old dead guys", the recent acquisition ...

Porter Tone-Cast #19: Custom Tele Pickups from 2017-03-17T15:58:57

In this weeks episode we talk Tele pickups. Specifically our Custom Tele Pickup Set. These are the most versitile tele pickups we make and if you're looking for something to make your tele just ...

Porter Pickups Tone-Cast #18: Our Favorite Gear from 2017-03-10T15:52:01

In this episode Brian and Derek talk about some of their favorite gear and what makes it so special. We talk amps, pedals, and guitars. Thanks so much for listening and check out our Tone-Cast p...

Porter Pickups Tone-Cast #17: Interview w/ Rick Matthew of Matthews Effects from 2017-03-03T15:04:49

This week we talk with Rick Matthews the owner and creator of Matthews Effects. To check out more from Matthews Effects head over to:

www.matthew...

Porter Pickups Tone-Cast #16: State Of The Gear Industry from 2017-02-24T08:00

In this weeks episode we do a yearly talk on "The State Of The Gear Industry". We take the time to talk about this industry from the Porter Pickups perspective. We talk about trends that we see ...

Porter Pickups Tone-Cast #15: Interview w/ Mike Berndt, Pedal Of The Day from 2017-02-17T15:15:25

This week on the Tone-Cast we have a conversation in the studio with Mike Berndt of the Pedal Of The Day Youtube and Instagram page. It's our first in studio interview and we were very excited t...

Porter Pickups Tone-Cast #14: Vintage Custom Strat Set from 2017-02-10T16:39:29

In this episode of the Tone-Cast Brian and I discuss the Vintage Custom Strat Set, it's creation, and what we both love about that set so much. Also we talk to Joshua Van Ness, a singer-songwrit...

Porter Pickups Tone-Cast #13: Interview w/ Steve Sterlacci, Guitarist for the Jessica Lynn Band from 2017-02-03T14:55:43

This week we talk with Porter artist Steve Sterlacci, guitarist for country artist Jessica Lynn.

https://www.jessicalynnmusic.org

Porter Pickups Tone-Cast #12: Interview w/ Matt Walker Owner of Copeland Guitars from 2017-01-27T15:40:32

In this weeks episode we talk with Matt Walker, the Owner and builder of Copeland Guitars. We had a blast talking with him about his company, how it got started, some of the things that he does ...

Porter Pickups Tone-Cast #11: Interview w/ Dan Burgess of This1sMyne Effects from 2017-01-20T20:23:33

In this weeks Tone-Cast we talk with Dan Burgess, owner of This1sMyne Effects, and talk about his company, some of his person musical history, and all things gear world!

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Porter Pickups Tone-Cast #10: Anthem PAF Pickups from 2017-01-13T17:18:25

In this episode of the Tone-Cast we decuss the Porter Pickups Anthem PAF Pickups as well as having several guests on to talk about them. 

Porter Pickups Tone-Cast #9: Interview w/ Lance Seymour of GearTalk from 2017-01-06T14:32:07

Today we talk with Lance Seymour the founder of GearTalk as well as answering some questions from his live Instagram feed. We had a blast talking to him about what made him start up the GearTalk...

Porter Pickups Tone-Cast #8: Recording Setups ft. Interview w/ Jack Fossett (Artist/Youtube Gear Demo) from 2016-12-27T15:58:47

In this episode of the Tone-Cast, Brian and Derek discuss what their setup for recording audio/video demos and the podcast consists of. Also Jack Fossett, an amazing guitarist and Youtube gear d...

Porter Pickups Tone-Cast #7: Interview w/ Hank from Rattlesnake Cable from 2016-12-13T21:45:04

In this episode we sit down and talk to Hank from Rattlesnake Cable about his business and all things music!

Porter Pickups Tone-Cast #6: Wide Range Pickups from 2016-11-29T22:10:46

In this Tone-Cast we discuss the Porter Pickups Wide Range family including the original Wide Range Pickups, the Humbucker Sized Wide Ranges, and the Wide Range Jazzmaster Pickups. Also we discu...

Porter Pickups Tone-Cast #5: Interview w/ Mitch of Emerson Custom from 2016-11-16T17:50:16

In this episode we talk with Mitch from Emerson Custom about his business and products.

Porter Pickups Tone-Cast #4: Budget Guitars vs. Expensive Guitars from 2016-11-08T19:35:23

In this episode Brian and Derek will be having a conversations about the pros and cons of both budget guitars and expensive guitars.

Porter Pickups Tone-Cast #3: Tommy Platt of Sublime Guitar Company from 2016-10-27T18:18:43

In this episode we chat with Tommy Platt of Sublime Guitar Company and learn more about his business, new things they have in the works.

Porter Pickups Tone-Cast: Episode #2 from 2016-10-14T15:39:46

In this weeks episode we answer a couple of questions from the Porter Pickups Tone Community and also discuss our newest Strat set, the Hybrid + Strat Set.

Porter Pickups Tone-Cast: Episode #1 from 2016-10-04T18:25:34

Our first show of the Porter Tone-Cast. We introduce hosts Derek Reaves and Brian Porter, talk about show goals, some of our favorite gear and what to expect from the podcast.