Three guitar enthusiasts discuss and interview boutique builders of guitars, guitar pedals, guitar amps, and other gear.
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Sep 28, 2026 · 1:50:32
It's been a long time coming, but this week we are joined by Matt Hoopes, founder of 1981 Inventions and longtime guitarist for Relient K. Matt talks about launching the brand…
Sep 21, 2026 · 1:30:58
All Them Witches guitarist Ben McLeod joins us as he gears up for their 2026 tour. Ben conjures atmospheric, almost meditative riffs one moment and unleashes soaring leads the…
Sep 15, 2026 · 1:42:35
Guitar builder Lazer Tyree joins us from Kobe, Japan, to share his story. We had lots of double-takes on this one because Lazer's California-based guitar journey is pretty…
Sep 8, 2026 · 1:24:58
Alex Guaraldi of Coppersound Pedals stops in again to share their newest edition in the DIY Cir-Kit series. The Boost-a-Drive-a-Fuzz, as seen on JHS’ Short Circuit with Josh…
Aug 31, 2026 · 1:18:38
It's time for FOUR AT THE DOOR #2 in our new supporter reward program, based on our FOUR ON THE FLOOR segment of the podcast. Steve Keyes is a Grand Poohbah-level supporter on…
Aug 25, 2026 · 1:36:35
As long as Chris Gill keeps writing guitar books and doing cool things, we're going to keep having him on the show. Chris' latest project — a writing partnership with industry…
Aug 18, 2026 · 1:17:15
Jack Bates of The Smashing Pumpkins and Peter Hook & The Light joins us for his 'Hat Trick' 3rd episode. As he is about to launch into dual US tours, Jack shares some of the…
Aug 11, 2026 · 1:21:46
Randy King of King Electric Guitars joins us from Georgia to discuss his line of handmade guitars and the inspiration behind his original designs. Hosted by Todd Novak with Tony…
Aug 5, 2026 · 1:41:08
"THE" John Snyder of Electronic Audio Experiments joins us again to discuss the upcoming release of his new pedal. John is well known in the guitar gear industry for his high bar…
Jul 28, 2026 · 1:48:18
Max Lord of Reflective Digital joins us to discuss his upcoming guitar pedal release of Chambers C2. Max shared the prototype, which he calls a 'Portable Resonant Environment,'…
Jul 21, 2026 · 1:36:58
X James Beardmore of Normal Devices joins us this week to talk about his fantastic Decay Cascade pedal, which he describes as a 'Layering Reverb Distorter'. James is another…
Jul 14, 2026 · 1:31:34
Zak Sherman of Audio Cultivation Project joins us to discuss his new highly versatile drive pedal FOURTH, as well as his decision to wipe the slate clean and rebrand. Spoiler…
Jul 7, 2026 · 1:21:23
We are thrilled to announce our first FOUR AT THE DOOR series episode featuring our first recipient, Michael Vanzandt. We took our original FOUR ON THE FLOOR podcast segment to a…
Jun 30, 2026 · 1:39:18
Tom Butler joins us to talk about his incredible career in rock radio, the story behind his vinyl record store, and, of course, the guitar gear that he has obsessed over since he…
Jun 24, 2026 · 1:48:48
Kenny Howes joins us again to share his latest famous VOX obsession that turned into a major acquisition. We also cover lots of Rickenbacker stuff aided by Kenny's past work…
Jun 16, 2026 · 1:16:40
Chris Cassone, author of Art of the Stompbox, joins us to discuss the inspiration and backstory behind his new book. While many stompbox books focus on circuitry, history, or…
Jun 8, 2026 · 1:37:24
Barton McGuire of Cosmodio Instruments joins us again for a long-awaited update, including a dazzling new release, Splinter Twin, and tales of what's next for Cosmodio. Hosted by…
Jun 3, 2026 · 1:21:58
Ken Haas of Reverend Guitars joins us again to share a big product line update and tips his hat to a few more exciting things that Reverend Guitars is up to. Speaking of that, be…
May 26, 2026 · 1:11:58
Chase Gullett of Gullett Guitars joins us again to introduce a new guitar model to his outstanding line of guitar designs, and a massive announcement for the show and all of you…
May 19, 2026 · 1:43:58
Dave Jordan, founder of Non-Human Audio, joins us again for the release of his new pedal dubbed Regrets. Dave calls this pedal a "resonant reverb" and gives us the story behind…
May 13, 2026 · 1:29:35
Asheville Music Tools founder Rick "Hawker" Shaich joins us to share his highly regarded line of pedal effects. Rick is a profound technician with one of the more notable career…
May 5, 2026 · 1:26:18
Our friend Brandon Wilson of Sketchy Sounds joins us for a substantial update to his guitar pedal line. Brandon's passion for the guitar community comes out in the pedals he…
May 1, 2026 · 44:41
Tony and I share our thoughts on the show's 10th Anniversary, as well as a bunch of awesome giveaways and new ways to share our love of guitar gear with you. We are grateful…
Apr 27, 2026 · 2:01:24
Our 10th Anniversary episode features our friend, the one-and-only Dr. No, for his third visit. We’re incredibly grateful for your support over the years—it’s what’s made…
Apr 20, 2026 · 1:31:45
Our guest this week is Mike Wohl of Lollar Pickups, one of the most well-known and respected builders in the guitar business. Mike pulls us into the brand's grounding philosophy…
Apr 9, 2026 · 1:30:58
What a blast we had with Paul Meredith of Hangman FX, an insanely creative pedal builder out of Los Angeles, CA. Paul is a man of many talents, one of them being able to pack an…
Mar 31, 2026 · 1:31:42
Tony and Todd hit the road to visit Jared in Nashville, complete with an in-depth tour of Gibson, The Nashville Guitar Show, and lots and lots of awesome guitars. Oh, and a load…
Mar 25, 2026 · 1:09:58
Jonathan Labadie of M2 Labs joins us again from Atlanta, Georgia, to share the details of his new pedal release, the Fuzzocolypse. Jonathan calls this pedal an "analog chaos…
Mar 17, 2026 · 1:24:25
Tim Frank of Frank Brothers Guitar Company joins us again to share their recent additions to their model line-up. The Arcade model put Frank Brothers on the map, setting a high…
Mar 9, 2026 · 1:39:38
OC Pedal Co. founder Evan Haymond joins us to share his two newest pedals and give us a glimpse into how his passion for music and major opportunities in the music business…
Mar 3, 2026 · 1:33:58
Doug Kauer of Kauer Guitars joins us to catch up on his latest builds, a bit of industry insight from both a builder's perspective and an enthusiast's. And of course, we get the…
Feb 23, 2026 · 1:16:58
Chris Vincent of R2R Electric joins us for his third interview to follow up on Wood Wire & Volts and more. And although he's been on two previous episodes, we learned a whole lot…
Feb 17, 2026 · 1:31:35
Trevor Healy, founder of Healy Guitars, joins us off the heels of the Wood Wire & Volts Show were we had the pleasure of meeting him. We got to check out his awesome signature…
Feb 9, 2026 · 1:11:58
Dan from Grit Brothers Guitars joins us from Richmond, Virginia, to share his story. Dan is always finding new inspirations that bring a personal touch and "a certain gritty…
Feb 4, 2026 · 1:19:08
We're back from NAMM 2026 and The Wood Wire & Volts Guitar Gear Show and have loads of great stories. Our trip to Anaheim, CA was filled with many unexpected ups and downs but at…
Jan 20, 2026 · 1:26:51
Andy Byers, founder of Eavesdropper Pedals, joins us to discuss his fantastic interpretation of a cult classic fuzz. We also get to hear how he got started down the path of…
Jan 13, 2026 · 1:40:38
Jon Halverson joins us again to catch up and discuss wireless units. Jon has spent his career in product development for Shure mics, specializing in wireless gear. He has also…
Dec 30, 2025 · 1:39:28
Montreal-based Mile End Effects founder Justin Cober joins us for a deep dive into the Echolette NG-51 preamp pedal, drawing inspiration from the legendary tube-driven Klempt…
Dec 22, 2025 · 1:36:58
DevTech Audio founder Terry Crawford takes time on a sunny day in Sydney, Australia, to share the story of his hand-built DevTech Audio guitar pedal line and the key inspirations…
Dec 15, 2025 · 1:21:23
Nuclear Audio founder Mark Robertson joins us to discuss his impressive new guitar pedal The Fission Drive. Mark has achieved something we have not heard before by splitting the…
Dec 9, 2025 · 1:35:28
Josh Strange, founder of Strange Audio Electronics, joins us to discuss his wildly unique amp designs. He shares his approach to creating a brand of amps that not only sound…
Dec 2, 2025 · 1:49:58
Our friend, guitarist, and composer Jeff Schroeder returns to share where the guitar has taken him in the year since departing The Smashing Pumpkins. A dedicated lifelong…
Nov 26, 2025 · 1:29:58
Bruce Guitars founder Micah Bruce joins us from Omaha, Nebraska to share the story behind his craft. Starting in woodworking and later honing his skills under the mentorship of…
Nov 18, 2025 · 1:28:58
Dave Jordan, founder of Non-Human Audio, joins us again to catch us up on a series of new releases. He has been very productive this year, and it doesn't sound like he has any…
Nov 11, 2025 · 1:20:12
X Jonathan Fellows, founder of Fellows Guitars, joins us this episode to discuss the fabulous guitar he sent us to check out, and we get the back story on just what makes his…
Nov 5, 2025 · 1:40:58
Coppersound Pedals founder Alex Guaraldi joins us to share the newest pedal, ushering in a new approach to existing pedals and fresh new ideas as well. He also announces a hot…
Oct 28, 2025 · 1:48:18
Markus and Izzy Reeves of Reeves Electro join us once again to share updates on their latest pedal projects and chat about Todd and Joe’s recent visit to the Reeves workshop in…
Oct 21, 2025 · 1:42:25
Now that Todd’s back from his UK adventure to hang with Joe and catch Oasis live, Joe Halliday of Hello Sailor Effects joins us to share his side of the trip. We also get into…
Oct 14, 2025 · 1:19:58
Pat Kauffman joins us from Brooklyn, New York, to talk about his work at Pat Kauffman Electronics. Pat has turned his passion for tube amps into a craft through sharing his…
Oct 8, 2025 · 1:37:58
Author Dave Hunter joins us again to share his NEW book release, Fender Telecaster: 75 Years. Dave is a writer and musician who has authored numerous titles, including Ultimate…
Oct 1, 2025 · 1:13:58
Southern California luthier Chad Jennings of Jennings Guitars joins us to talk about what he’s been up to since his first appearance in 2018. Chad made his mark early in his…
Sep 23, 2025 · 1:31:58
We are joined by Greg from Sleep Champion Devices, an emerging pedal builder out of Vancouver, British Columbia. His new drive pedal "Horse Cult" presents an interesting…
Sep 16, 2025 · 1:40:58
We are joined by Donny Garrett of Solodallas this week to get the story behind the famed Solodallas Shaffer Replica Storm, an industry standard for some seriously heavy hitters…
Sep 9, 2025 · 1:10:25
Matt Gabs, aka Friend of Guitars is known for his blazing guitar work in The Biters, and Ravagers, and is a well-known vintage guitar repair dude in Brooklyn YO! Matt is six…
Sep 2, 2025 · 1:21:37
Justin Jones from Motander Guitars joins us to discuss his incredible patented Remora Electro Trem. This is a whole new way to modulate your signal without using wiggle sticks,…
Aug 25, 2025 · 1:31:48
We had the absolute pleasure of sitting down with Chris—better known as Cat—of Black Cat Guitar. One of our most requested guests, Cat shares his backstory and his dedication to…
Aug 19, 2025 · 1:34:18
Alan Godwin, nice guy and founder of Radio Wave Effects, joins us from Lexington, KY to unveil his latest release: Nervous Energy. This fierce drive pedal makes your amp sound…
Aug 13, 2025 · 1:16:22
Jamie Muir of Supercool Pedals joins us to introduce his latest creation, the Triniphase. This lush phaser marks an exciting shift from Supercool’s renowned lineup of drive…
Aug 6, 2025 · 1:27:44
Wonderful Audio Technology founder Ralf Gottschalk returns to the show hot on the heels of his latest effects pedal release. The Ranges is a powerhouse of versatility, with the…
Jul 30, 2025 · 1:16:27
It was an absolute honor to welcome John Page to the show. As a co-founder of the Fender Custom Shop back in 1987, John brings a legendary pedigree—and now, he’s back with a line…
Jul 21, 2025 · 1:45:04
Jordan from MMK Electrics joins us all the way from Alaska to talk about his latest creation—the Pavolof Fuzz. This versatile fuzz pedal was over a year in the making, and it…
Jul 15, 2025 · 1:29:28
Randy Parsons takes some time to update us on Parsons Guitars. We discuss his latest guitar designs, upcoming builds, and a deep dive into intonation. We also get a few great…
Jul 9, 2025 · 1:28:40
The one and only Philippe Herndon, founder of Caroline Guitar Co., returns to catch us up on his latest sonic experiments, share insights on the current state of the pedal…
Jul 1, 2025 · 1:39:47
Marc Dunn of SoundLad Liverpool joins us to discuss the incredible Sketchy Tremolo. Based on one of the most famous toys of the mid-century, this tremolo is loaded with…
Jun 23, 2025 · 1:31:58
Carr Amps founder Steve Carr shares the whole Carr Amps back story, including his most recent release, The Skylark Special which is loaded with fantastic features . The North…
Jun 17, 2025 · 1:10:22
Eastwood Guitars founder Mike Robinson joins us for another great interview. Eastwood has been very busy and Mike gives us the details on a brand new Peter Hook signature bass,…
Jun 10, 2025 · 1:09:22
We are joined again by bassist Jack Bates as he tours the U.S. playing Joy Division and New Order songs with his Dad, Peter Hook, one of the bass greats. We discuss the gear he…
Jun 2, 2025 · 1:09:39
Our friend Johnny Vator, founder of Daredevil Pedals in Chicago, is back with some seriously loud news. Daredevil has just unleashed not one—but two brand-new pedals that are…
May 27, 2025 · 1:47:58
Mad Professor joins us all the way from Finland to share their incredible journey. New owners Mikka and Jussa have the opportunity of a lifetime as they are now responsible for…
May 20, 2025 · 1:21:12
We are joined by Not Quite Mid-State New York based Monger Pedals. Founder David Wood is a Cheese Monger by day and electro-privateer by later-in-the-day, and sometimes into the…
May 13, 2025 · 1:19:34
In this episode, we are joined by Seattle-based Whitman Dewey Smith, founder of Whitman Audio, to explore his latest creation: the Wave Collapse Fuzz Drive. This innovative fuzz…
May 6, 2025 · 1:25:38
Join us for an engaging conversation with John Sullivan, founder of Sully Guitars, as he shares some major milestones he’s recently achieved, alongside a few unexpected setbacks.…
Apr 29, 2025 · 1:16:25
Mark Turley of Summer School Electronics joins us again to give an update on his pedal lineup and recent touring efforts. We take a deep dive into the new Spring Break Reverb and…
Apr 22, 2025 · 1:25:30
Join us as Pete Dankelson of Pete’s Diary takes us through his incredible guitar journey. Born with physical challenges, Pete has transformed adversity into inspiration—using his…
Apr 16, 2025 · 1:44:17
We’re beyond excited to welcome Tom Anderson, founder of Anderson Guitar Works, and co-owner Markus Spohn for their first-ever podcast appearance! They’re pulling back the…
Apr 10, 2025 · 1:07:58
Join us as Matt Schiemann, founder of Schiemann Guitars, as he steps away from his North Carolina workshop to share his guitar building journey. With roots in the arts and a…
Mar 31, 2025 · 1:53:21
Tube Screamers—whether you love them, hate them, or can't decide, their impact on the guitar world is undeniable. In this episode of Four On The Floor, we explore four unique…
Mar 25, 2025 · 1:20:58
Surfy Industries CEO Lorenzo Valdambrini stepped away from his North American tour with his band Surfer Joe to discuss the evolution of his company. Surfy’s fusion of vintage…
Mar 19, 2025 · 1:37:58
Marshall Amplifiers have shaped the sound of rock and roll, and no one knows them better than Peter Margolis and Brian Ranks. They have compiled the world's most extensive…
Mar 12, 2025 · 1:30:48
Joel Shinn, Co-Owner of Lay's Guitar in Akron, Ohio joins us in the studio to share the family story. Joel and his brother are internationally known for their incredible guitar…
Mar 4, 2025 · 1:22:58
Jeff Mark Leavitt, founder of Tone Ranger Guitars joins the Knobs to discuss his very special line of hand made guitars... or.. GEEEtawrs if you happen to moseying along yonder…
Feb 25, 2025 · 1:26:18
Patrick and Jacob of Eventide join us again to discuss the diabolical Knife Drop sub-octave fuzz / analog synth nightmare...pedal. This pedal is a collaboration between Eventide,…
Feb 18, 2025 · 1:16:26
Matthews Effects founder Rick Matthews joins us again to share the big changes his brand has gone through. This includes creating the incredible new pedal The Technician -…
Feb 11, 2025 · 1:26:38
Jonathon Labadie, co-founder of M2 Labs joins us from the great state of Georgia for this interview. Jonathan's flagship pedal "The Bomber" sounds true to its name and is the…
Feb 4, 2025 · 1:36:58
We recap our experience in Anaheim, CA for NAMM 2025. After Interviewing NAMM CEO John Mlynczak we left with great insights and answers from John, as well as even more questions.…
Jan 29, 2025 · 1:21:58
Kyle Wolfe of Moon Guitars joins us again to share some big news that has developed for him. Kyle has joined forces with Grezenia Guitars out of Chicago but don't worry he is…
Jan 15, 2025 · 1:18:28
Native Audio founder Mike Trombley is back to tell us about his new Harmonic Equalizer guitar pedal release, "Niisoo". Native audio is all about sharing the Blackfeet Tribe…
Jan 8, 2025 · 1:20:48
John Sanchez of Amperian Speakers joins us to share insights on his impressive product line, focusing on alnico speakers including one featured in our Vox Speaker Shootout on…
Dec 31, 2024 · 1:45:36
WOW! 400 episodes whoohooo! We are celebrating with our Four On The Floor Tremolo special. Lots of opinions are floating around on this one as we all use tremolo differently.…
Dec 24, 2024 · 1:21:13
Superlunar founder Antonio Carusone AKA Italian Tony, Joined us from NY to discuss his debut pedal the SR-01. Antonio has dubbed this an "Analog Saturation Device"— a great way…
Dec 18, 2024 · 1:30:24
Our recent video featuring alnico speakers played through a Vox AC30S1 was a ton of fun to make and we learned a lot. In this episode, the Knobs are joined by Hex Mattos who…
Dec 11, 2024 · 1:09:58
John Mlynczak, President and CEO of NAMM, joins the Knobs to discuss the present and future of the NAMM Show. As the largest international gathering for the music products,…
Dec 3, 2024 · 1:42:58
Seth Elalouf founder of Huntington Audio Labs joins the Knobs and special guests Tallon Electric and Rare Buzz Effects to share the story of his unique guitar pedal production…
Nov 26, 2024 · 1:17:58
You asked for more Jared so...our little buddy Jared Brandon joins the podcast to share what he has been up to. Jared has been pretty busy since moving to Nashville joining…
Nov 21, 2024 · 1:24:39
Sam Jett, Grand Poobah, Anesthesiologist, and now pedal maker to the stars joins us to share everything we need to know about the new Tony Boloney Pedal. Sam is also a HUGE…
Nov 12, 2024 · 1:30:19
Donovan Johnson, founder of Cryptid Audio Investigations, joins us for some in-studio hijinx. Cryptid is a local guitar pedal brand in our backyard here in Columbus, Ohio, and we…
Nov 6, 2024 · 1:45:45
Rob Chafe our very own Professional guitar amplifier repair master joins us to provide answers to the burning question "Are you powering your amplifier correctly?" Rob is a…
Oct 31, 2024 · 1:34:28
David Britton founder of Red River Amplification joins us from Nashville to discuss his latest creation, The Hexafoil Harmonic Fuzz. This guitar pedal is a very interesting meld…
Oct 22, 2024 · 1:04:31
Henri Cash of STARCRAWLER took a break during his tour to join the knobs again. We discuss his tour and pursuit of special instruments and the release of his new exclusive guitar…
Oct 16, 2024 · 1:25:28
The Knobs are joined by Seth Duffey founder of Spindrift Audio to discuss the release of the Alpha Wolfe. This groundbreaking pedal results from a collaboration between guitarist…
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