What You NEED to Understand about Gear Demos with ‪Mark Johnston

Episode 128: Pedal Brands That Dominated 2024! Welcome to the Chairmen of the Boards Podcast! The ultimate pedalboard podcast with the foremost rig builders in the world: Grant Klassen (Goodwood Audio), Brian Omilion (Omilion Audio), and Mason Marangella (Vertex Effects/The Rig Doctor). We've teamed up to democratize great tone and provide you with our best tricks, tips, resources and hacks so you can build the pedalboard of your dreams!   //SPONSORS// The Guitar Sanctuary - https://theguitarsanctuary.com Mono - https://monocreators.com (use discount code "chairmen" for 10% off) Best-Tronics - https://btpa.com (use code "dachairs" for 10% off)   //HOSTS// Grant Klassen (Goodwood Audio) YT - ‪@GoodwoodAudio‬ IG - https://instagram.com/goodwoodaudio   Brian Omilion (Omilion Audio) YT - ‪@omilionaudio‬ IG - https://instagram.com/omilionaudio   Mason Marangella (Vertex Effects) YT - ‪@VertexEffectsInc‬ IG - https://instagram.com/vertexeffects   //YOUTUBE// Watch COTB Podcast live: https://bit.ly/3VhbNea

Episode 127: Has The Fender Custom Shop Gone Too Far? Welcome to the Chairmen of the Boards Podcast! The ultimate pedalboard podcast with the foremost rig builders in the world: Grant Klassen (Goodwood Audio), Brian Omilion (Omilion Audio), and Mason Marangella (Vertex Effects/The Rig Doctor). We've teamed up to democratize great tone and provide you with our best tricks, tips, resources and hacks so you can build the pedalboard of your dreams!   //SPONSORS// The Guitar Sanctuary - https://theguitarsanctuary.com Mono - https://monocreators.com (use discount code "chairmen" for 10% off) Best-Tronics - https://btpa.com (use code "dachairs" for 10% off)   //HOSTS// Grant Klassen (Goodwood Audio) YT - ‪@GoodwoodAudio‬ IG - https://instagram.com/goodwoodaudio   Brian Omilion (Omilion Audio) YT - ‪@omilionaudio‬ IG - https://instagram.com/omilionaudio   Mason Marangella (Vertex Effects) YT - ‪@VertexEffectsInc‬ IG - https://instagram.com/vertexeffects   //YOUTUBE// Watch COTB Podcast live: https://bit.ly/3VhbNea

Episode 126: What You NEED to Understand about Gear Demos with ‪Mark Johnston Welcome to the Chairmen of the Boards Podcast! The ultimate pedalboard podcast with the foremost rig builders in the world: Grant Klassen (Goodwood Audio), Brian Omilion (Omilion Audio), and Mason Marangella (Vertex Effects/The Rig Doctor). We've teamed up to democratize great tone and provide you with our best tricks, tips, resources and hacks so you can build the pedalboard of your dreams!   //SPONSORS// The Guitar Sanctuary - https://theguitarsanctuary.com Mono - https://monocreators.com (use discount code "chairmen" for 10% off) Best-Tronics - https://btpa.com (use code "dachairs" for 10% off)   //GUEST// Mark Johnston YT - ‪@markjohnstonofficial‬ IG - https://instagram.com/markjohnston   //HOSTS// Grant Klassen (Goodwood Audio) YT - ‪@GoodwoodAudio‬ IG - https://instagram.com/goodwoodaudio   Brian Omilion (Omilion Audio) YT - ‪@omilionaudio‬ IG - https://instagram.com/omilionaudio   Mason Marangella (Vertex Effects) YT - ‪@VertexEffectsInc‬ IG - https://instagram.com/vertexeffects   //YOUTUBE// Watch COTB Podcast live: https://bit.ly/3VhbNea

Bonus Episode: Sean Hurley Breaks Down His Most Iconic Basslines Sean Hurley is a renowned bassist of both studio and stage, known for his dynamic playing and musicality among the top artists in Pop and Rock Music. He gained significant recognition as sideman for John Mayer, dating back to the Battle Studies tour (2010), and then continuing on as a session bassist, contributing to some Mayer's most popular hits on Born and Raised, Paradise Valley, and Sob Rock. Hurley also played a crucial role in Robin Thicke's break-out album (The Evolution of Robin Thicke), laying down smooth, groove-driven basslines that helped define Thicke's signature sound and R&B style. Additionally, Hurley toured and recorded with Vertical Horizon during their debut album, adding depth and precision to the band’s alternative rock vibe, ultimately leading to several chart-topping hits. Here I'll sit down with Sean to talk about his extensive session career, his iconic bass playing, the gear uses to get his signature sound, and get him to re-create some of his most iconic tones for the biggest hits he played on.   SPONSORS Sweetwater Gear Exchange | Sweetwater's Used Gear Marketplace Sign up FREE with no seller fees when you put your earnings on a Sweetwater gift card https://sweetwater.com/used   Sean's Preferred Amplifier | Ampeg B15  Check out Ampeg's NEW pedal-format B15 & SVT all-in-one DI https://ampeg.com/products/pedals/sgt...   Sean's Preferred Strings | LaBella  La Bella 760FL (43-104) https://www.labella.com/product/760fl/ La Bella RX-N4D (45-65-85-105)  https://www.labella.com/product/rx-n4d/   Sean's Preferred Overdrive | EBS Valve Drive  https://ebssweden.com/content2/effect...   Sean's Preferred Tuner | Peterson StroboStomp  https://www.petersontuners.com/shop/p...   Sean's Preferred Cables | Asterope Pro Studio:  https://www.asterope.com/custom-shop/... Pro Stage: https://www.asterope.com/custom-shop/...   GIVEAWAYS Peterson StroboStomp Mini ($119 value) 1) Head to the Vertex Instagram here: vertexeffects   2) Find any of the posts about Sean Hurley starting on November 12, 2024 3) Follow Vertex, Peterson, and Sean and tag a friend in any of the posts between 11/12-11/26  4) One (1) winner will be announced 12/2   EBS Valve Drive ($399 value)  1) Head to the Vertex Instagram here: vertexeffects   2) Find any of the posts about Sean Hurley starting on November 12, 2024 3) Follow Vertex, EBS, and Sean and tag a friend in any of the posts between 11/12-11/26 4) One (1) winner will be announced 12/2   Asterope Pro Studio Cable - 10ft. Straight/Straight ($75 value) 1) Head to the Vertex Instagram here: vertexeffects   2) Find any of the posts about Sean Hurley starting on November 12, 2024 3) Follow Vertex, Asterope, and Sean and tag a friend in any of the posts between 11/12-11/26 4) Five (5) winners will be announced 12/2

Episode 125: Why Gibson Should Be Paying Attention to Heritage Welcome to the Chairmen of the Boards Podcast! The ultimate pedalboard podcast with the foremost rig builders in the world: Grant Klassen (Goodwood Audio), Brian Omilion (Omilion Audio), and Mason Marangella (Vertex Effects/The Rig Doctor). We've teamed up to democratize great tone and provide you with our best tricks, tips, resources and hacks so you can build the pedalboard of your dreams!   //SPONSORS// The Guitar Sanctuary - https://theguitarsanctuary.com Mono - https://monocreators.com (use discount code "chairmen" for 10% off) Best-Tronics - https://btpa.com (use code "dachairs" for 10% off)   //HOSTS// Grant Klassen (Goodwood Audio) YT - ‪@GoodwoodAudio‬ IG - https://instagram.com/goodwoodaudio   Brian Omilion (Omilion Audio) YT - ‪@omilionaudio‬ IG - https://instagram.com/omilionaudio   Mason Marangella (Vertex Effects) YT - ‪@VertexEffectsInc‬ IG - https://instagram.com/vertexeffects   //YOUTUBE// Watch COTB Podcast live: https://bit.ly/3VhbNea

Episode 124: Preserving the Legacy of Alexander Dumble Welcome to the Chairmen of the Boards Podcast! The ultimate pedalboard podcast with the foremost rig builders in the world: Grant Klassen (Goodwood Audio), Brian Omilion (Omilion Audio), and Mason Marangella (Vertex Effects/The Rig Doctor). We've teamed up to democratize great tone and provide you with our best tricks, tips, resources and hacks so you can build the pedalboard of your dreams!   //SPONSORS// The Guitar Sanctuary - https://theguitarsanctuary.com Mono - https://monocreators.com (use discount code "chairmen" for 10% off) Best-Tronics - https://btpa.com (use code "dachairs" for 10% off)   //HOSTS// Grant Klassen (Goodwood Audio) YT - ‪@GoodwoodAudio‬ IG - https://instagram.com/goodwoodaudio   Brian Omilion (Omilion Audio) YT - ‪@omilionaudio‬ IG - https://instagram.com/omilionaudio   Mason Marangella (Vertex Effects) YT - ‪@VertexEffectsInc‬ IG - https://instagram.com/vertexeffects   //YOUTUBE// Watch COTB Podcast live: https://bit.ly/3VhbNea

Episode 123: The Evolution of Keeley Electronics (with Robert Keeley) Welcome to the Chairmen of the Boards Podcast! The ultimate pedalboard podcast with the foremost rig builders in the world: Grant Klassen (Goodwood Audio), Brian Omilion (Omilion Audio), and Mason Marangella (Vertex Effects/The Rig Doctor). We've teamed up to democratize great tone and provide you with our best tricks, tips, resources and hacks so you can build the pedalboard of your dreams!   //SPONSORS// The Guitar Sanctuary - https://theguitarsanctuary.com Mono - https://monocreators.com (use discount code "chairmen" for 10% off) Best-Tronics - https://btpa.com (use code "dachairs" for 10% off)   //GUEST// Robert Keeley (Keeley Electronics) YT - ‪@KeeleyElectronicsEdmond‬ IG - @keeleyelectronics   //HOSTS// Grant Klassen (Goodwood Audio) YT - ‪@GoodwoodAudio‬ IG - https://instagram.com/goodwoodaudio   Brian Omilion (Omilion Audio) YT - ‪@omilionaudio‬ IG - https://instagram.com/omilionaudio   Mason Marangella (Vertex Effects) YT - ‪@VertexEffectsInc‬ IG - https://instagram.com/vertexeffects   //YOUTUBE// Watch COTB Podcast live: https://bit.ly/3VhbNea

Seal gained international fame in the early 1990s with his distinctive soulful voice and unique blend of pop, R&B, and dance music. His breakthrough hit came with "Crazy" in 1991, followed by the globally successful "Kiss from a Rose" in 1994, which earned him Grammy Awards and became his most recognizable song. Over the years, Seal has released multiple albums, showcasing his versatile style across genres, including collaborations with the industry’s biggest artists and producers. Today, we’re sitting down with Seal as he plays some of his biggest hit songs, reflects on his legendary music career, and talk about the gear he used to create some of the biggest pop songs in history.   MORE FROM SEAL:  WEB - https://www.sealofficial.com IG - seal YT - ‪@SealOfficial‬   SPONSORS  Telefunken TF17: https://www.telefunken-elektroakustik... Telefunken TF47: https://www.telefunken-elektroakustik... Kiesel AC275: https://www.kieselguitars.com/models/... Neural DSP: https://neuraldsp.com (promo code: vertex) Sweetwater Gear Exchange: https://www.sweetwater.com/used Skool: https://www.skool.com/vertex   Table of Contents 00:00 Seal Plays “Kiss from a Rose” 04:28 Introducing Seal! 06:25 The Story Behind “Kiss from a Rose” 27:55 Telefunken Microphones 30:12 Seal’s Musical Influences 42:54 Seal Plays “Bonny” by Prefab Sprout 46:27 Neural DSP 47:30 The Story Behind “Crazy” 01:04:55 Seal Plays “Crazy” 01:09:18 Kiesel Guitars 01:10:52 Stories from Seal 2 01:21:01 Seal’s Experience Making “Prayer for the Dying” 01:28:23 Seal Revisits “Prayer for the Dying” 01:33:22 Sweetwater Gear Exchange 01:35:23 The Depth of “Prayer for the Dying” 01:44:45 Working with Joni Mitchell 01:48:12 Seal Revisits “If I Could” 01:52:20 Vertex Tone Academy 01:54:06 What Seal Loves about “If I Could” 02:02:19 Seal’s work on the Space Jam Sountrack 02:14:03 What sets “Human Being” apart from Seal’s other Albums 02:23:43 Seal Revisits “Colour” 02:29:05 Seal’s Favoritism for “Human Being” 02:33:21 Seal Revisits “Latest Craze” 02:39:55 Reflecting on Photos from Seal’s Career 02:57:16 Thanks for Watching! 02:58:04 Seal Sings “Still Love Remains”

Episode 122: BEST Reverb Pedals of 2024 Welcome to the Chairmen of the Boards Podcast! The ultimate pedalboard podcast with the foremost rig builders in the world: Grant Klassen (Goodwood Audio), Brian Omilion (Omilion Audio), and Mason Marangella (Vertex Effects/The Rig Doctor). We've teamed up to democratize great tone and provide you with our best tricks, tips, resources and hacks so you can build the pedalboard of your dreams!   //SPONSORS// The Guitar Sanctuary - https://theguitarsanctuary.com Neural DSP - https://neuraldsp.com (use discount code "chairmen" for 30% off) Mono - https://monocreators.com (use discount code "chairmen" for 10% off) Best-Tronics - https://btpa.com (use code "dachairs" for 10% off)   //HOSTS// Grant Klassen (Goodwood Audio) YT - ‪@GoodwoodAudio‬ IG - https://instagram.com/goodwoodaudio   Brian Omilion (Omilion Audio) YT - ‪@omilionaudio‬ IG - https://instagram.com/omilionaudio   Mason Marangella (Vertex Effects) YT - ‪@VertexEffectsInc‬ IG - https://instagram.com/vertexeffects   //YOUTUBE// Watch COTB Podcast live: https://bit.ly/3VhbNea

Episode 121: Best Wahs of 2024 Welcome to the Chairmen of the Boards Podcast! The ultimate pedalboard podcast with the foremost rig builders in the world: Grant Klassen (Goodwood Audio), Brian Omilion (Omilion Audio), and Mason Marangella (Vertex Effects/The Rig Doctor). We've teamed up to democratize great tone and provide you with our best tricks, tips, resources and hacks so you can build the pedalboard of your dreams!   //SPONSORS// The Guitar Sanctuary - https://theguitarsanctuary.com Neural DSP - https://neuraldsp.com (use discount code "chairmen" for 30% off) Mono - https://monocreators.com (use discount code "chairmen" for 10% off) Best-Tronics - https://btpa.com (use code "dachairs" for 10% off)   //HOSTS// Grant Klassen (Goodwood Audio) YT - ‪@GoodwoodAudio‬ IG - https://instagram.com/goodwoodaudio   Brian Omilion (Omilion Audio) YT - ‪@omilionaudio‬ IG - https://instagram.com/omilionaudio   Mason Marangella (Vertex Effects) YT - ‪@VertexEffectsInc‬ IG - https://instagram.com/vertexeffects   //YOUTUBE// Watch COTB Podcast live: https://bit.ly/3VhbNea