BOSS Tone Radio: Recent Episodes
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Talk for guitar players—presented by BOSS U.S., the leader in guitar effects technology. Listen in as BOSS Specialist Paul Hanson talks with the world’s most interesting guitar professionals about gear, playing, life on the road, the music business, and much more.
Eric Chaz talks about his start in the business and working with high-profile artists. He also provides some background about the world of guitar repair, discusses the differences between vintage and modern guitars, and offers tips about maintaining your instrument.
Steve Morse describes how the Dixie Dregs evolved through his early years at high school and later attending the University of Miami, and their early difficulties at landing a record contract. He also talks about his brief turn as a commercial airline pilot and playing with legendary bands like Kansas and Deep Purple.
Chris Payton talks about playing big gigs, performing on TV shows like Leno and Letterman, and life on the road with Robin Thicke. He also discusses his favorite pedals, amps and instruments, plus how his family influenced his desire to become a guitarist at an early age.
Donna Grantis talks about her musical background, making a name for herself in the Toronto scene, and what it’s like to play with Prince. She also goes into detail about her amps, custom pedalboards, and favorite BOSS stomps.
Alternative rock legend Johnny Marr discusses his early life and influences, his highly successful music, the amazing journey as one of the most influential guitarists and his equipment of choice.
Herman Li discusses what it was like to grow up in three different countries and details life on the road with his band. He also describes his amp setup and favorite pedals, and even reveals some secret gear tricks.
Billy Duffy discusses his early life and influences, how he formed The Cult with Ian Astbury, and the evolution of the band’s sound in the late 1980s.
Thomas Nordegg describes how he left his home in Vienna, Austria, in the 1970s and ended up landing a job with Frank Zappa in Los Angeles. He also offers behind-the-scenes stories from his life as a tech with various artists and talks about his favorite gear.
Jude Gold discusses his philosophy on playing funky guitar, and dispenses some advice on improving your rhythm. He also offers some highlights from the many interview features he’s worked on over the years for Guitar Player magazine.
Jude Gold describes managing 45 guitar teachers at MI, why he likes his Telecaster, and discusses his favorite pedals and amps. The way his pedal collection grows, he’s convinced they must breed at night!
Bubby Lewis talks about his early years playing in church in Flint, Michigan, and describes being discovered at a NAMM Show by Andrew Gouche, whom he calls “the godfather of bass.” Bubby also shares what it’s like travelling the world and playing those huge Snoop Dogg concerts, and discusses his basses and other gear.
Pete Thorn talks about starting out in Canada and how his career has evolved over the years into what it is now. He also offers a few behind-the-scenes stories and reveals some secrets on auditioning for the big gigs.
Eric Johnson talks about how he’s used Roland’s guitar synthesizers through the years, and how he’s now integrating the latest, the GR-55, with his vintage and modern analog gear.
JB Brubaker talks about the formation of August Burns Red and working with today’s top metal producers. He also takes us through the band’s unusual recording process, and discusses his guitar rig and favorite BOSS effects.
Andy Summers discusses his approach to guitars and gear, as well as his philosophy on playing. He also covers many other topics, including the creation of his signature sound with The Police, tape echo, using Roland guitar synths, his favorite pedals, and his affection for the Roland VG-99.
Steve Lukather talks about his start in music, playing the piano his mom won on The Hollywood Squares TV show. He also discusses working on recording sessions for countless hits, his long history with Toto. In addition, Steve tells about growing up as a Beatles fan and his later relationship with George Harrison.
More talk about Bruce Bouillet’s experiences with Racer X, plus playing with The Scream and Epidemic. We also discuss his participation on the 2007 G3 tour with Paul Gilbert, John Petrucci, and Joe Satriani.
Bruce Bouillet describes moving from Indiana to Los Angeles in the 1980s, and then goes behind teaming up with Paul Gilbert to form an amazing shred-guitar duo in the band Racer X.
Rick Derringer talks about his early days with The McCoys and his years producing and playing with Johnny and Edgar Winter. He also discusses his solo career and many hit songs, as well as the 2010 tour with Ringo Starr & His All-Starr Band.
Mike Scaccia discusses the recording of Ministry’s platinum-selling Psalm 69 album and how they came up with the formula of combining sampling and metal. He also talks about gear, guitars, amps, BOSS pedals, and more.
Mike Scaccia talks about his early days in Texas and his legendary metal band Rigor Mortis. He also discusses his longtime partnership with Al Jourgensen, the founder of Ministry, and the tragic death of his friend Dimebag Darrell of Pantera.
Nick Nolan describes his early career as a session guitarist and details how he landed the composing gig for a top-rated TV series.
Nick Nolan outlines an average week writing music for the Emmy®-winning series Curious George. He also talks about his biggest musical influence, The Beatles, and discusses his favorite guitar gear and pedals.
Jeff Loomis talks about auditioning for Megadeth at the age of 16, and goes into his gear and how he started playing seven-string guitars. He also offers some helpful advice for young guitarists.
Jeff Loomis talks about growing up in Wisconsin, winning Wisconsin’s Guitar Wars contest, and being influenced by Yngwie Malmsteen.
Paul Hanson and Jeff Loomis discuss picking technique, practice, songwriting, and the recording of the recent Nevermore record. Jeff also describes his signature-model seven-string guitar.
Steve tells stories about recording with Billy Idol and playing guitar on the GRAMMY®-winning song “Top Gun Anthem,” while Billy talks about playing in The Cult and how the supergroup Camp Freddy came together. Both guitarists also discuss their twin-guitar approach with Billy Idol.
Billy talks about his many fascinating projects through the years, and both guys go deep into the guitars, amps, and effects they use. They also offer some advice for up-and-coming guitar players.
Jon Gutwillig explains what the term “jam band” means, and describes the Disco Biscuits’ philosophical approach to their stage show.
Jon Gutwillig talks about guitars, amps, and his pedal board, which is filled with a vast array of effects. He also reveals many of his secrets about tone and discusses the Biscuits’ recording process.
Oz Noy talks about his life growing up in Israel and working his way up to becoming one of that country’s top guitarists, and then his move into the wild and crazy world of the New York city jazz scene. Included are excerpts from Oz’s solo albums.
Oz Noy talks about his gear and his approach to rock grooves and jazz harmony, and topics also include how constant recording sessions with a metronome has helped solidify his sense of time, and more excerpts from Oz’s solo albums.
Rusty Anderson talks about his playing history and the many gigs leading up to his current position in Paul McCartney’s band. We also check out some excerpts from Born on Earth, Rusty’s new solo album.
Rusty Anderson talks about playing huge shows with Paul McCartney, and more about his album Born on Earth. He also offers some tips about releasing an independent album and gives some advice to up-and-coming guitarists.
Tim Bogert shares stories about his amazing early years with the bands Vanilla Fudge, Beck, Bogert & Appice, and Cactus.
Tim Bogert discusses his gear, reveals how he records bass, and offers some great advice for bass players.
Marty Friedman talks about playing different guitars, his picking technique, his amps and pedals, and his amazing solo career and life in Japan.
In this first segment, Marty Friedman discusses the Shrapnel Records days, playing with Jason Becker, and getting the gig with Megadeth.
Jeff “Skunk” Baxter discusses playing and recording with Steely Dan, playing rhythm guitar, practicing, and playing with a metronome.
Jeff “Skunk” Baxter talks about playing with the Doobie Brothers, the art of leaving space when recording in the studio, and much more.
With more audio excerpts from the Blasters, Keith Wyatt talks about his BOSS pedals and classic effects such as tremolo and slap delay. Keith also discusses teaching at MI and practicing along with metronomes and drum machines.
Keith Wyatt discusses his books, DVDs, touring with the Blasters, and his gear, as well as elusive subjects such as ear training. This segment includes lots of examples of Keith’s playing.
From his cell phone, Dave Navarro discusses his many projects including his band Camp Freddie, and past bands such as Jane’s Addiction and the Red Hot Chili Peppers. Lots of Dave’s musical examples too.
Dave Navarro, still on his cell phone, moves from his house to his car and then navigates through Hollywood. Dave talks about his favorite guitar gear including BOSS pedals, his band The Panic Channel, and his new Internet series Spread TV.
Frank Gambale discusses his sweep picking technique, his new tuning and several other topics including lots of audio excerpts of his playing.
Frank Gambale gives words of wisdom and discuses more about sweep picking, practicing, his BOSS pedals, growing up in Australia playing guitar, and much more.
More stories from Mark Newman about touring with Ozzy, ZZ Top, Smashing Pumkins and other bands.
Rob Marcello shows some shredding licks over the phone and plays excerpts from his new album. Paul and Rob discuss getting great guitar tone while going direct and play lots of examples.
Paul Hanson talks about getting great tone with COSM amp models. Rob Marcello shows off his favorite amp model, plays excerpts from his new album and shreds over the phone.
Will Ray talks about his gear and reveals secrets on how he uses pedals. Will also discusses his favorite pedals from his massive BOSS pedal collection.
Will talks about his early influences and how he ended up playing country. He also talks about how he tries to emulate pedal steel, and gives tips on recording techniques and practicing with rhythm tracks and drum machines.
Will Ray talks about his band the Hellecasters, his instructional videos and his albums. Also, some tips on using B-Benders and slides.
Scott Henderson talks about string gauges, his musical influences and his favorite pedals, including the RC-2 Loop Station.
Scott Henderson, legendary Jazz/Blues guitarist, talks about music, his amplifiers, his book on Jazz Chords and more.
More about Scott Henderson’s gear, including his secrets of how he records his guitar tone.
Michael Ward talks about getting gigs, playing with the Wallflowers, School of Fish and other bands. Also, Paul and Michael discuss recording backwards guitar parts.
Topics include bands, session work, Michael Ward’s baritone guitar, his favorite effects and his home studio.
Steve Trovato talks about cool echo tricks, hybrid picking-which he shows over the phone-and lots more about gear. Also, there are more excerpts from his album "Country Jazz Master."
Lots of excerpts from Steve Trovato’s new album, "Country Jazz Master." Steve gives tips on writing instructional books, and talks about his favorite gear.
Tips about practicing and playing "in time." Steve Trovato talks about guitarschool.net and about using a motion-capture suit to record a guitar performance for teaching. More from Steve’s new album, some talk about tone, his favorite pedals, and an excerpt from a classical piece on which Steve played a guitar synth.
More about Paul Gilbert’s guitar playing with lots of excerpts from Paul’s "Get Out of My Yard" CD. Also Paul’s cool trick with the BOSS DD-3.
Paul Gilbert describes how he recorded the amazing unaccompanied solo "Get Out of My Yard," and other tunes. Paul also gives advice for practicing and getting better on the guitar.
Paul Gilbert talks to Paul Hanson about Mr. Big, amps, gear and pedals. They also discuss playing techniques with lots of musical excerpts from Paul Gilbert’s new album "Get Out of My Yard."
Steve Lynch talks more about gear, plays more two-handed licks and explains the guitar solo from Autograph’s hit song "Turn up the Radio."
Steve Lynch explains how to play his two-handed solos "Hammerhead," "Liquid Eyes" and other signature two-handed licks. Also, more about his recording and live gear.
Steve Lynch talks about his new Music School, his band Autograph and touring with Van Halen, Ozzy, and Motley Crue.
Rafael Moreira talks about his Loop Station, and shows sweeping and tapping licks over the phone
Rafael Moreira talks a bit about touring with big stars Pink, Christina Agulara and about his band Magnetico. He also shows more cool licks including fast picking.
Rafael Moreira talks about CBS TV show Rockstar: Super Nova, what gear he uses and a typical day on the set.
Philip shows some of his signature looping moves and explains how he uses multiple BOSS Loop Stations to perform live.
Paul Hanson explains looping and creates a tune building loops with the RC-50 Loop Station.
Robert Marcello shows some shredding licks and talks about recording with BOSS BR Recorders.
A continued interview with Ernesto Homeyer from Musicians Institute in Hollywood, CA including talk about drum machines and tuners.
Monster Fat tones with the MD-2 Mega Distortion and tips for tuning your guitar down low. Also adding the GE-7 Graphic EQ pedal for variations.
Blues tones with the BD-2 Blues Driver and overdriving an already distorted signal for endless sustain.
Adding delay with the DD-3 Digital Delay Pedal for fattening rhythms, smoothing out solos and also old time slap back echo.
Tricks and tips with the MT-2 Metal Zone, doubling guitars and sweeping frequencies to dial in tone.