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Wood. Metal. Circuitry. Speakers. The base components of the equipment that translates the melodies in your head and hands to the audience. From checking out the latest innovative designs to finding out the backstory behind legends and classics, join hosts Paul Berezetzky and Eric Lucero as they explore the ever-growing world of guitar and bass gear. They will review gear on-air and interview artists about the sounds that inspired them in the first place and how they created their signature tones, as well as the makers and leaders of the new brands changing the sonic landscape. In the community spirit they are here to share their knowledge with listeners and help you find the tone you’re looking for!

Eric Lucero is an instrument and audio specialist whose expertise in audio gear stems from years of hands on experience. After years of wondering “How’d they get that sound?!” and amassing large amounts of ostensibly useless knowledge in pursuit of the answers, Eric remains fascinated with anything that can produce or manipulate sound and affect tonality.

Paul Berezetsky is a guitarist who, after more than 20 years of playing, has achieved a level of world-class mediocrity. An obsessive tone snob, Paul always looks for the Goldilocks zone in every guitar, amp and effects pedal he comes across, constantly trying to walk the fine line between creating cool sounds and maintaining the raw organic quality of the guitar.

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On this episode we look at 3 of Analog Alien pedals including the Twister, Bucket Seat, and the Fuzzbubble 45! We are joined by the two brothers that started this company, Jack and Joe Napoli. Jack and Joe talk about how their dissatisfaction with all the one-trick-pony, character sucking pedals they were using in their recording studio led them to start building their own pedals. Their aim was to pack the sound of legendary vintage amps infto a simple but versatile pedal design. What started out with a few custom orders turned into a burgeoning company that is gaining devotees the likes of Joe Walsh (The Eagles), Pino Palladino (The Who), Joan Jett and Susan Tedeschi.
http://www.analogalien.com/

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Paradox Effects is a company located in the border town of Tijuana, BC, México which started in late 2013.
"We decided to start our own company after talking about building our own pedals to make music, experimenting with electronics and making noise that satisfied our needs. Now Paradox has a line of pedals that go from oscillation Fuzzes to Delays with modulation. Our objective is not only to build pedals with high quality standards that meet a musician’s needs, but also to build devices that propose a universe where the duality of Sound and Visual are justified. We believe these devices to be a creative extension of the user, becoming something unique when used to make music.
Quality, Unique tones, Ergonomics and Experimentation are the values we seek to portray. Each one of our pedals is made by non replicant human hands in Northern México."
http://paradoxeffects.com/

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Prisma Guitars Founder Nick Pourfard joins us in the studio for this episode. We check out some of the latest creations from Prisma, famed for building one of a kind instruments from repurposed skateboards. Nick talks about his recent gruosome injury, when while working in his shop he severed off 2 of his fingers, and badly damaged the rest. Luckily, surgeons were able to reattach but Nick is still struggling to regain normal function. Undeterred, he continues to build and innovate, continuing to put out some of the most unique guitars in the boutique space.
https://www.prismaguitars.com/

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This episode features violinist (and all around rockstar) Melissa Barrison! Melissa uses a variety of effects when she plays so we're going to try some out today with her AXE!
Featured Products: Voodoo Lab Sparkle DriveFuzzrocious Pedals Grey StacheTC Electronic QuintessenceSource Audio Lunar PhaserWalrus Audio ARP-87 DelayMXR M300 Digital Reverb

About Melissa: Melissa Barrison is an all-genre violinist steeped in classical training but fluent in fiddle/bluegrass, jazz, rock, gypsy, blues, reggae and more. Melissa has played for artists such as Rihanna, Future of Forestry, Louis XIV, and opened for Cee Lo Green, Pepper, POD and The Killers. She has made television appearances on the Ellen DeGeneres Show and the Marie Osmond Show and has also performed in the NHL Pre-Game Show and NBA All-Star Game Half-time Show.

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ReLeD_9ejlo&t=355s

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Tis the season to "Sharpen Your AXE"! Eric and Paul check out some really for music toys for good guitar and bass girls and boys. Maybe Santa can pick up a few of these choice pieces on his way to your chimney.

Guitar Gear:
Ernie Ball Music Man BFR StingRay HH Electric Guitar, Roasted Maple Fingerboard, Hard Case - Classic NaturalIbanez TS Mini Tube Screamer Overdrive Compact Guitar Effect PedalWalrus Audio Julia Analog Chorus Vibrato Guitar Effects PedalTagima TW-61 Woodstock Series Jazzmaster Style Electric Guitar - Black

Bass Gear:
Electro-Harmonix EHX Bass Clone Analog Bass Chorus Guitar Effects PedalDigiTech DOD Carcosa Fuzz Guitar Effects PedalG&L Tribute SB-2 4-String Electric Bass, Rosewood Fingerboard - Black FrostSandberg Basic 5 5-String Bass, Tinted Maple Fretboard, Gig Bag - Blueburst Matte

For Either:
GHS Strings Fast Fret String Cleaner & LubricantRadial Engineering StageBug SB-2 Passive Direct BoxUltimate Support Genesis Series GS-1000 Pro Guitar Stand

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Hosts Eric Lucero and Paul Berezetsky talk with Steve Fister about his career, the products he uses, and answer some questions that fans chimed in with!

Steve Fister is guitarist, singer, and songwriter. He has performed and recorded with many artists such as: Steppenwolf, Bon Jovi, King Kobra, Quiet Riot, Joe Satriani, to name a few. His songs have also been featured in the Rock Band video game, as well as on HBO, ABC, NBC, Saturday Night Live, Showtime, “E,” VH1, MTV, Fox Sports, the Howard Stern show and the History Channel.
Steve has played guitar with many diverse, and talented artists. He served as guitarist and musical director in Lita Ford’s band, on her worldwide tours with Bon Jovi, Yngwie Malmsteen, and Poison. He has toured and recorded with, The Pat Travers Band, Micheal DesBarres, John Kay and Steppenwolf, Stu Hamm, Jack Casady, and Tommy Tutone.
Steve has produced 9 solo records, including the his "Live Bullets" which reached #2 on the European Blues charts. His current release is entitled "The Steve Fister Electro Acoustic Band" The trio that has been road tested in Europe with over 250 shows including support tours and shows with Joe Satriani, Walter Trout, and Y&T.

https://www.stevefister.com/

Products Shown:
GODIN MONTREAL PREMIERE SUPREME:
http://www.godinguitars.com/godinpremieresupreme_39852.html

GODIN SUMMIT CLASSIC LTD:
http://www.godinguitars.com/godinsummitclassicltd_42623.html

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Looking at a whole bunch of goodies on this episode, from big brand names to high-end boutiques, we've got something for every level of player!

Line 6 Spider V 120:
https://www.pitbullaudio.com/line-6-spider-v-120-120-watt-modeling-combo-guitar-amp.html

Vintage V100 Electric Guitar with Gold Hardware - Arctic White:
https://www.pitbullaudio.com/vintage-v100-electric-guitar-with-gold-hardware-arctic-white.html

D'Angelico Guitars Excel DC:
https://www.pitbullaudio.com/d-angelico-excel-dc-semi-hollowbody-electric-guitar-rosewood-fingerboard-hard-case-cherry.html

EarthQuaker Devices Palisades:
https://www.pitbullaudio.com/earthquaker-devices-palisades-mega-ultimate-overdrive-guitar-effects-pedal.html

Chase Bliss Audio Spectre:
https://www.pitbullaudio.com/chase-bliss-audio-spectre-version-2-analog-tz-flanger-guitar-effects-pedal.html

Walrus Audio Arp-87:
https://www.pitbullaudio.com/walrus-arp-87-multi-function-delay-guitar-effects-pedal.html

Watch the Video Version of this episode here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ENJLzP11cMA

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On this episode of Sharpen the AXE, Eric and Paul are previewing oh so cool G&L Musical Instruments Gear with a little Rockaway Archer Overdrive and Moog Chorus Pedal thrown in! Powered by EnterTalk Radio
G&L USA Kiloton Electric Bass, Maple Fingerboard, Hard Case - Blueburst
https://www.pitbullaudio.com/g-l-usa-kiloton-electric-bass-maple-fingerboard-hard-case-blueburst.html
G&L Tribute SB-2 Electric Bass, Rosewood Fingerboard - Bordeaux Red Metallic
https://www.pitbullaudio.com/g-l-tribute-sb-2-electric-bass-rosewood-fingerboard-bordeaux-red-metallic.html
G&L USA Doheny Electric Guitar, Rosewood Fingerboard, Hard Case - Surf Green
https://www.pitbullaudio.com/g-l-usa-doheny-electric-guitar-rosewood-fingerboard-hard-case-surf-green.html
G&L USA JB-5 5-String Bass, Fiesta Red, Rosewood Board, Matching Headstock
https://www.pitbullaudio.com/g-l-usa-jb-5-5-string-electric-bass-rosewood-fingerboard-hard-case-fullerton-red.html
G&L USA Legacy Guitar, Satin Silver Metallic Frost, Rosewood Fretboard, Modern Classic Neck Shape (also not on Pitbull Audio website yet)
https://www.pitbullaudio.com/g-l-usa-legacy-electric-guitar-rosewood-fingerboard-hard-case-silver-metallic-frost.html
G&L Tribute ASAT Classic Bluesboy Electric Guitar, Rosewood Fingerboard, Tortoise Pickguard - 3-Tone Sunburst
https://www.pitbullaudio.com/g-l-tribute-asat-classic-bluesboy-electric-guitar-rosewood-fingerboard-tortoise-pickguard-3-tone-sunburst.html
J. Rockett Audio Designs Rockaway Archer Overdrive / EQ Guitar Effects Pedal
https://www.pitbullaudio.com/j-rockett-audio-designs-rockaway-archer-overdrive-eq-guitar-effects-pedal.html
Moog Minifooger MF Chorus Pedal
https://www.pitbullaudio.com/moog-minifooger-mf-analog-time-modulation-chorus-guitar-effect-pedal.html

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Sharpen The AXE Co-Hosts Paul Berezetsky and Eric Lucero are here for your daily dose (it’s about time) of some really cool gear today. We’ve got some of the newest pedals on the market here to show you. The gear here has been curated by Eric himself from the very wide selection over at Pitbull Audio. There is even a pedal called "Dude Incredible". Like, seriously, stay tuned. 

Products featured today:
Ultimate Support GSP-500 Genesis Series Pedalboard with Universal Power Supply Mounting System, Cable Management System, and Mic Stand Shaft Mounting Attachment
EarthQuaker Devices Rainbow Machine Polyphonic Pitch Shifting/Harmonizing/Alien Aliasing Modulation Generator
Catalinbread Effects Belle Epoch Deluxe Tape Echo Emulation Guitar Effects Pedal
Alexander Pedals F.13 Neo Flanger Guitar Effects Pedal
Keeley Electronics Vibe-O-Verb Reverb Guitar Effects Pedal
Electronic Audio Experiments: Dude Incredible

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This week, Co-Hosts of Sharpen The Axe - Eric Lucero and Paul Berezetsky - interview Sean Hutchinson of Hutch & Sons Guitar repair, the resident Guitar Tech at Pitbull Audio.
You can check them out here:
https://www.pitbullaudio.com/
http://www.hutchandsonsrepairs.com/

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In this episode we take a look at a wide selection of T-Rex Effects Pedals (facebook.com/trexeffects).

Products Featured in this video are all available in-store or online at PitbullAudio.com:
Shafter Wah, Tunemaster, Neo Comp, Quint Machine, Diva, Vulture, Nitros Hypergain, Moller II, Mudhoney II, Reptile II, Creamer.

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Join us as we talk Fluence Pickups, demonstrate a couple guitars equipped with them, and play them through some awesome pedals. Come in to Pitbull Audio and grab these pickups!
Today's featured products:
Fishman Fluence Tosin Abasi 7-String Modern Humbucker Set
Fret King Corona Fluence Electric Guitar

Electro-Harmonix EHX Hot Wax Dual Overdrive Guitar Effects Pedal
Horizon Devices Precision Drive Guitar Effects Pedal
Mooer Modverb Digital Reverb Guitar Effects Pedal with Flanger, Vibrato and Phaser
ESP LTD WA-WARBIRD Fluence Will Adler Signature Electric Guitar - Warbird Graphic

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Marty Friedman began his career as a Shrapnel solo recording artist and later joined forces with Jason Becker to form the unrivaled dual guitar unit, “Cacophony”, who have a strong influence on today’s top guitarists. Amassing worldwide acclaim as a guitar superstar, he came to the attention of Megadeth. Racking up sales of over 10 million records with Megadeth, Friedman continued to record solo records, often embarking on adventurous musical forays far removed from his work with Megadeth, including an album with Golden Globe winner Kitaro.

In a bold move, he left the legendary Megadeth to pursue new musical goals and has succeeded tremendously. Friedman’s many accomplishments make him currently the only musician to be a fixture in the top class of the Japanese domestic as well as international music scene.

MARTY FRIEDMAN’s new album, Wall Of Sound, which will be released on August 4, 2017, expands and destroys any conventional notions of instrumental music. It was produced by Friedman, engineered by Paul Fig (Ghost, Rush, Alice In Chains) and mixed by Jens Bogren (Lamb of God, Opeth). Legendary Queen producer, Mack, came on board to handle the mixing on two tracks, “Streetlight” and “For a Friend”, which Friedman proclaimed was, “an honor for me, for sure”.

https://www.martyfriedman.com/

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On this episode of Sharpen The Axe, hosts Eric Lucero and Paul Berezetsky are joined in the studio by special guest Marty Moore: owner and luthier for Moore Basses! They also check out some bass pedals, which you can try out yourself at Pitbull Audio!
https://www.pitbullaudio.com/darkglass-electronics-duality-dual-fuzz-engine-bass-guitar-effects-fx-pedal.html
https://www.pitbullaudio.com/3-leaf-audio-proton-envelope-filter-guitar-effects-pedal.html
https://www.pitbullaudio.com/electro-harmonix-ehx-bass-clone-analog-bass-chorus-guitar-effects-pedal.htmlhttps://www.pitbullaudio.com/pike-amplification-vulcan-xl-bass-preamp-and-overdrive-guitar-effects-pedal.html
http://moore-basses.com/

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On this episode of Sharpen The Axe, hosts Eric Lucero and Paul Berezetsky are joined in the studio by special guest Kevin Proctor: owner, chief builder, head of marketing and design, and all around shop lackey for Iconic Custom Guitars!

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Today's featured guitars and basses are:
P5 5-String Bass 
Olympic White
Nordstrand Audio Pickups
Standard Evolution - Evolution Series
Cobalt Pearl, paint made from a water-based poly
Evolution S Limited
Aztec Gold
Lollar Pickups
Evolution S Limited
Copperhead
Vintage Series 67 T
Lollar Pickups
Sonic Blue Nitro with Vintage Relic Finish
Neo-Classic
Olympic White Nitro
5a Birdseye Roasted Maple Neck
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On this episode we look at pedals around $100 from BOSS, Hotone Audio, Ibanez Guitars, Mooer , and TC Electronic. This is a nice mix of stomp boxes that can form a solid foundation for a good giggable pedal board. Less about boutique unicorns and more about real world utility, we give you some ideas on where to start when building your board.

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Today, we're going LIVE with Sharpen The AXE hosts Eric Lucero and Paul Berezetskyto look at some vibrato and Leslie guitar effects pedals! All of these pedals are available at www.PitbullAudio.com. Let us know your thoughts, and comment some of YOUR favorite vibrato or Leslie pedals! Check out more episodes and gear previews at www.entertalkradio.com/sharpentheaxe/.

Today's demos:
TC Electronics Shaker Mini
https://www.pitbullaudio.com/tc-electronic-shaker-mini-guit…
http://www.tcelectronic.com/
TC Electronic Viscous Vibe
https://www.pitbullaudio.com/tc-electronic-vv-viscous-vibe-…
http://www.tcelectronic.com/
Malekko Heavy Industry Omnicron Series Vibrato
https://www.pitbullaudio.com/malekko-heavy-industry-corpora…
https://malekkoheavyindustry.com/
DigiTech Ventura Vibe
https://www.pitbullaudio.com/digitech-ventura-vibe-rotary-v…
https://digitech.com/en-US

Voodoo Lab Micro Vibe
https://www.pitbullaudio.com/voodoo-lab-micro-vibe-uni-vibe…
http://www.voodoolab.com/

NUX Roctary
https://www.pitbullaudio.com/nux-roctary-rotary-speaker-sim…
http://www.nuxefx.com/

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On this episode, they will be talking to Matt Holl, the Founder and Designer of Wren and Cuff, as well as demoing some of their pedals, including:
Your Face 70s silicon fuzz
https://www.pitbullaudio.com/wren-and-cuff-your-face-70-s-s…
https://www.wrenandcuff.com/si…/the-stompboxes/your-face-70s

Eye See Pi Smallfoot Muff-style fuzz
https://www.pitbullaudio.com/wren-and-cuff-eye-see-pi-small…
https://www.wrenandcuff.com/eye-see-pi-small-foot
White Elk Smallfoot fuzz
https://www.pitbullaudio.com/wren-and-cuff-white-elk-small-…
https://www.wrenandcuff.com/white-elk-small-foot
Box of War Distortion
https://www.pitbullaudio.com/wren-and-cuff-box-of-war-disto…
https://www.wrenandcuff.com/site/the-stompboxes/box-of-war
Tall Font Russian fuzz
https://www.pitbullaudio.com/wren-and-cuff-tall-font-russia…
https://www.wrenandcuff.com/…/the-stompbo…/tall-font-russian
Your Face 60s Germanium Fuzz
https://www.pitbullaudio.com/wren-and-cuff-your-face-60-s-g…
https://www.wrenandcuff.com/site/the-stompboxes/yf60s
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On this episode, The Shapen The AXE team interview John Suhr the Founder & CEO of Suhr Guitars and Electronics. We will be reviewing and demonstrating:
Classic JM Pro Electric Guitar, Sonic Blue Finish:
https://www.pitbullaudio.com/suhr-classic-jm-pro-electric-g…
https://www.suhr.com/instruments/classic-jm/classic-jm-pro/
Suhr Andy Wood Signature Modern T Electric Guitar, SS, Wilkinson 3 Saddle Bridge - Red
https://www.pitbullaudio.com/suhr-andy-wood-signature-moder…
https://www.suhr.com/instrume…/modern-t/andy-wood-signature/
Badger 18 All-Tube Amplifier Head, 18-Watt, 120V:
https://www.pitbullaudio.com/suhr-badger-18-all-tube-amplif…
https://www.suhr.com/electronics/amplifiers/suhr-badger/
Suhr Jack Rabbit Analog Tremolo Effects Pedal for Electric Guitar
https://www.pitbullaudio.com/suhr-jack-rabbit-analog-tremol…
https://www.suhr.com/…/modu…/suhr-jack-rabbit-tremolo-pedal/
Suhr Shiba Drive Overdrive Guitar Effects Pedal
https://www.pitbullaudio.com/suhr-shiba-drive-overdrive-gui…

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On this episode of Sharpen the Axe, co-hosts Eric Lucero and Paul Berezetsky are looking at some Joyo equipment - a cost effective way to get some tones and practicing in!

https://www.pitbullaudio.com/joyo-bantamp-bluejay-tube-guitar-amp-20-watt-blue.html
https://www.pitbullaudio.com/joyo-bantamp-jackman-tube-guitar-amp-20-watt-red.html
https://www.pitbullaudio.com/joyo-bantamp-meteor-tube-guitar-amp-20-watt-gold.html
https://www.pitbullaudio.com/joyo-jam-buddy-dual-channel-2x4w-pedal-guitar-amp-orange.html
https://www.pitbullaudio.com/joyo-jf-332-moonbase-bass-overdrive-ironman-series-mini-effect-pedal.html
https://www.pitbullaudio.com/joyo-jf-331-f-o-h-bass-di-ironman-series-mini-guitar-effect-pedal.html
https://www.pitbullaudio.com/joyo-top-gt-portable-guitar-amplifier-with-bluetooth-4-0-black.html

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In this episode we take a look at Prisma guitars, an amazing company that incorporates wood from used and broken skateboards in their builds, and talk with Prisma founder Nick Pourfard

We also take a look at the Catalinbread Galileo distortion pedal and the Foxpedal Magnifica Deluxe Reverb.

https://www.prismaguitars.com/

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Eric and Paul preview the latest from Pettyjohn Electronics and Paradox Effects.

Paradox Ionizer Clipping Fuzz Sequencer Guitar Effects Pedal
https://www.pitbullaudio.com/paradox-ionizer-clipping-fuzz-…
http://www.paradoxeffects.com/ionizer.html
DigiTech FreqOut Natural Feedback Creator Guitar Effects Pedal
https://www.pitbullaudio.com/digitech-freqout-natural-feedb…
http://digitech.com/en/products/freqout
PettyJohn Electronics PettyDrive V2 Iron and Chime Combo Guitar Effects Pedal
https://www.pitbullaudio.com/pettyjohn-electronics-pettydri…
http://pettyjohnelectronics.com/shop/pettydrive-v2/
PettyJohn Electronics Fuze Distortion/Fuzz Guitar Effects Pedal
https://www.pitbullaudio.com/pettyjohn-electronics-fuze-dis…
http://pettyjohnelectronics.com/shop/fuze-pedal/
Neunaber Immerse Reverberator
https://neunaber.net/products/immerse

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On this episode of Sharpen The Axe we take a look at the latest and greatest from Paul Reed Smith guitars, including some limited edition special runs exclusive to Pitbull Audio. 
John Ewing, sales rep for PRS calls in to talk about how ideas get developed at Paul Reed Smith, the company's approach to guitar building and expands on the features of the guitars we are demonstrating. 
PRS Paul Reed Smith Custom 24 Electric Guitar, 10 Top, Pattern Thin, Hard Case - Orange Tiger
PRS Paul Reed Smith S2 Vela Electric Guitar, Rosewood Fretboard, Gig Bag - Vintage Cherry (B-STOCK)

PRS McCarty 594 Guitar, Flame Maple 10-Top, Pattern Vintage Neck, with Hard Case - Satin Faded Whale Blue

PRS Paul Reed Smith CE 24 Special Run Limited Edition Electric Guitar, Pattern Thin Neck, Gig Bag - Ezra Verde Smokeburst

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In this episode we are featuring Mayones Guitars, Electro-Harmonix, & Wampler 
Mayones Duvell Elite 6 Master Builders Collection 2016
Mayones Custom Pi 3 Slap Machine Wojtek Pilichowski Bass
Mayones Regius 7
Electro-Harmonix Synth 9
Electro-Harmonix Canyon Delay and Looper
Wampler Dracarys Distortion

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On this episode of  Sharpen the AXE we are featuring Ernie Ball Pedals and Ernie Ball Music Man Guitars and Basses, Powered.
Guests: A.J. Bramam from Ernie Ball Music Man and Angelo Lavorgna from Ernie Ball

Products Featured:
Annie Clark St. Vincent Signature Model (Starry Night Edition)
Cutlass (Starry Night Edition)
Caprice Bass
Ambient Delay
* Expression Overdrive
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On this episode we take a look at the insane sounds concocted by Dwarfcraft Devices.
Products Previewed: 

  • The Great Destroyer
  • Pitchgrinder
  • ARF (Attack Release Filter)
  • Necromancer
  • Happiness
  • Wizard of Pitch
    https://www.pitbullaudio.com/catalogsearch/result/…
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On this episode of Sharpen the Axe we check out a few different Supro products: the Island Series Westbury, the Americana Series Coronado II Vibrato, the fuzz and boost pedals, and the 1964 Reissue Series 1622RT Tremo-Verb. The Westbury, Coronado II Vibrato, and Tremo-Verb are all recreations (with some modern tweaks) of vintage designs from Supro’s history, while the two pedals are new additions to the Supro family.

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Pitbulll Audio Presents: Sharpen the AXE demos the JOYO Ironman Series Pedals. Powered by EnterTalkRadio.com.
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Featured on Today's Show:
JOYO JF-305 (Ironman Series AT Drive)
JOYO JF-316 (Ironman Series Future Chorus)
JOYO JF-325 (Ironman Series Molo-trem Tremolo)
JOYO JF-327 (Ironman Series Raptor Flanger)
JOYO JF-304 (Ironman Series Time Magic Delay)
JOYO JF-320 (Ironman Series Purple Storm Fuzz)
JOYO JF-310 (Ironman Series Orange Juice Amp Sim)
JOYO JF-323 (Ironman Series Wooden Sound Acoustic Simulator)
JOYO Audio UK - Guitar Effect Pedals

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Today's Gear Focus:
ESP EC-1000QM Dark Brown Sunburst
Way Huge Russian Pickle fuzz
Way Huge Conquistador Fuzzstortion
Electro-Harmonix Blurst Modulated Filter

NAMM Celebration Ultimate Guitar Rig Giveaway
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Announced at the 2017 NAMM Show, #MissionEngineering in partnership with #PitbullAudio & #EnterTalkRadio present the coolest collection of guitar gear given away in any given timeline in music history. The winner gets to talk about the gear and share their music on the radio show Sharpen The AXE!
Products in the giveaway:
ESP: FRX-401 Guitar - https://goo.gl/2ZYjeY
Supro: 1600 Supreme Combo Guitar Amp - https://goo.gl/TjFbfl
Strymon: Riverside Multistage Drive Pedal - https://goo.gl/ILPkbm
Line 6: Relay G70 wireless system - https://goo.gl/QpfNSd
Eventide: H9 Max - https://goo.gl/M8pn9V
Mission Engineering: SP-H9 Expression Pedal - https://goo.gl/GewKcv
* Mission Engineering: Rewah-Pro -

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Pitbull Audio Presents: Sharpen The AXE coverage of NAMM Celebration ULTIMATE GEAR GIVEAWAY!
www.MissionEngineering.com * www.PitbullAudio.com * www.EnterTalkRadio.com
Click here to enter the contest: https://goo.gl/1u1Tir
Listen LIVE for information on the Mission Engineering MEGA-GEAR GIVEAWAY CONTEST, partnered with:  Line 6, ESP Guitars, Supro, Strymon, Eventide, Paradox Effects, Empress Effects, EarthQuaker Devices, #Pedaltrain, and Best-Tronics Pro Audio.
Today's Gear Focus:
Paradox: Fuzz-E Cat
Strymon: Riverside Multistage Drive Pedal 
Eventide: H9 Max
Products in the giveaway:
ESP: FRX-401 Guitar 
Supro: 1600 Supreme Combo Guitar Amp
Strymon: Riverside Multistage Drive Pedal 
Line 6: Relay G70 wireless system
Eventide: H9 Max
Mission Engineering: SP-H9 Expression Pedal
Mission Engineering: Rewah-Pro
Paradox: Fuzz-E Cat
Empress: Reverb
Earthquaker Devices: Space Spiral Delay
Pedaltrain: Novo 24 Pedalboard
* Best-Tronics: Pro Audio cables

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In this episode we talk with Mike Miltimore of Riversong Guitars out of Kamloops, Canada. We quickly discover that there isn't an inch of these acoustic guitars that doesn't belie some technological innovation or fervid attention to detail. Riversong strives to use tone-woods locally sourced from British Columbia and the braceless design, variable neck angle, on-the-fly string height adjustment, ear port, tone rings, comfort cuts, Fishman Triple Play system - all highlight Mike's passion for invention and perfection.  
We explore:
Tradition 2 Stage
Riversong Soulstice DeluxeRiversong Tradition 2 Performer:
https://www.pitbullaudio.com/riversong-trad-2-p-n-tradition…
Riversong Tradition 1 Performer:
https://www.pitbullaudio.com/riversong-trad-1-p-n-tradition…
Tradition Canadian SE Performer
https://www.pitbullaudio.com/riversong-trad-cdn-p-se-tradit…
Tradition Canadian SE Uke
www.RiversongGuitars.com

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We take a look at Paradox Effects, an effect pedals company located in the border town of Tijuana, BC, México which started in late 2013. 
We take a look at:
- Orinic Pseudoaleatory Delay Modulation
- Architect Fictional Space Reverberator
- Fortissimo preamp/booster
- Fuzz-E-Cat Feline Fuzzing Modulation
- Defribillator Reanimating Shock Fuzz
We also talk to the founders of Paradox, Fernando Servin and Efren Castro about their company, the emergence of effects makers in Mexico, and Paradox' approach to their craft. 

www.ParadoxEffects.com

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In this episiode we take a look at some gift ideas under $100 for the guitar player in your life. From basic effects to cost effective loopers and delays to battery powered practice amps - there are tons of toys to make a nice guitarist sound more naughty.

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Sharpen the AXE Radio Show previews the Electro-Harmonix B9, Key9, Mel9 and EarthQuaker Devices Organizer! Also tune in to find out about the Mission Engineering, Inc. Guitar Pedal Giveaway https://missionengineering.com/win-a-mission-vm-pro/

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Sharpen The AXE Radio Show previews the New Bass Breaker Amps & Mustang 90 and Squire Vintage Modified Baritone Jazz Master Guitars. Also tune in to find out about the Mission Engineering Guitar Pedal Giveaway just in time for Christmas!

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In this episode we chat in-studio with Iconic Guitars founder Kevin Proctor about his line-up of custom guitars, how he got started as a builder, what inspires his designs and what separates his customs from standard production models and other custom shops. Many of Kevin's guitars are modeled after famous iconic players' axes and we take a look (and listen) to some of the Strat-styles inspired by David Gilmour, Stevie Ray Vaughan and Mark Knopfler.

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In this episode we explore the fuzzes and crazy noise and modualtion effects from Electro-Faustus. If Jimi Hendrix were to do a rendition of the Star Spangled Banner to capture today's sense of cultural and political upheaval, these would very likely be his pedals of choice. We take a look at the Electro-Faustus Guitar Disruptor, the Guitardammerung, and the Black Fly pedals. We also talk to founder Eric Kessel about the inspirations behind these pedals (Hendrix being one) and the growing role of noise devices in both EDM and in guitar-based music, where the players are looking for more than just traditional tone choices.

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In this episode we take a look at the new Fender Mustang and Duo-Sonic reissue guitars and basses and Keeley Electronics Tone Workstation, Dark Side Workstation and Delay Workstation pedals. Eric and Paul discuss the origin of the 60's Fender offset guitars, their role in grunge and punk music and the artists who rely on them. They talk about the role of Robert Keeley as one of the pioneers of modifying stock effects pedals and as an integral figure in seeding the recent explosion of boutique pedal manufacturers.
We also learn that giving Paul a pedal that magically recreates any sound from Dark Side of The Moon is a study in unbridled self-indulgence.

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Billy Sheehan was the bassist of choice for David Lee Roth when Roth left Van Halen in 1985. He joined David and Steve Vai for the platinum Eat 'Em and Smile album and tour. In 1987, Billy went on to form his own band, Mr. Big, achieving a #1 Billboard Hit as well as the bands "Niacin" with Steve Vai and Dennis Chambers, and more recently "The Winery Dogs" with Mike Portnoy of Dream Theater.

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In this episode we take a look at the Mojo Hand FX Rook Overdrive pedal, the Cusack Music Tap-A-Whirl V3 Tremolo, the Earthquaker Devices Transmisser reverb pedal and the Mission Engineering EP 1 expression pedal, which we use with the Transmisser to modulate frequency.
We speak with Paul Shedden, President and Head of Sales for Mission Engineering about how the company got its start, what separates their expression and wah-wah pedals from their competitors and the symbiosis of working with other companies in pairing their effects with Mission's expression pedals.
Paul talks about some of the artists who use their expression pedals and we try to solve the mystery of why Journey needs 22 of these pedals.