Porter Pickups Tone-cast

Up next on our Dear Guitar Industry series, We talk about why some brands are more popular than others. Why is it? Is it whoever spends the most money or has the most creative marketing? What do you think are the causes?  Try our pickup chooser form here: https://www.porterpickups.com/home/pickup-chooser/ Discuss your thoughts on our Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@PorterPickups/podcasts 

Up next on our Dear Guitar Industry series, We talk about guitar price breaking point. How much is too much for you to spend? Where do you stop? Do you make exceptions past certain dollar amounts or do you just get whatever you want if it's "worth it"? We'd love to hear you're personal stance on this one in the Youtube Comments.  Try our pickup chooser form here: https://www.porterpickups.com/home/pickup-chooser/ Discuss your thoughts on our Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@PorterPickups/podcasts 

In our latest Dear Guitar Industry show, Brian talks about a part of the industry that he isn't a big fan of: People who fake their products, then make them later on. We're not talking about starting small, or even outsourcing so much as exposing some of the dishonest behavior that happens as people create companies before products. Is is that big of a deal? What should consumers expect from companies? Let us know in the comments on YouTube.    Try our pickup chooser form here: https://www.porterpickups.com/home/pickup-chooser/ Discuss your thoughts on our Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@PorterPickups/podcasts 

Up next on our Dear Guitar Industry series, We talk about the idea of playing the gear you have vs chasing new gear. Maybe just for today, but it's a good idea to keep exploring what we have! What are your thoughts?  Try our pickup chooser form here: https://www.porterpickups.com/home/pickup-chooser/ Discuss your thoughts on our Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@PorterPickups/podcasts 

Up next on our Dear Guitar Industry series, we talk about something right in our own corner of the industry: Guitar Pickup Pricing. Has it got out of hand in some cases? What do we think and why do we price our pickups the way we do? We answer this complicated question.  Try our pickup chooser form here: https://www.porterpickups.com/home/pickup-chooser/ Discuss your thoughts on our Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@PorterPickups/podcasts 

In our latest Dear Guitar Industry show, we talk about the topic of having one great guitar or multiple average or affordable ones. Where do you land? What are some examples of good and affordable guitars you've purchased?    try our pickup chooser form here: https://www.porterpickups.com/home/pickup-chooser/ Discuss your thoughts on our Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@PorterPickups/podcasts 

Today we talk about the subject of real amps vs modelers. Where do you land? What do you use and why? Brian shares his thoughts and what he uses.    Try our pickup chooser form here: https://www.porterpickups.com/home/pickup-chooser/    Discuss on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/@PorterPickups 

In our latest Dear Guitar Industry episode, we cover the topic of gear forums. What are some good things, or even ugly things about them? How can you navigate the online mess?   Try our Pickup Chooser form here: https://www.porterpickups.com/home/pickup-chooser/

In our next episode of Dear Guitar Industry, Brian talks about the subject of Influencers. Are they good? What are some positive and negative parts of the influencer culture in the gear world?    Leave your thoughts on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-4A17KrUbDW4Vn6bn6E-eQ/   Try our pickup chooser form: https://www.porterpickups.com/home/pickup-chooser/ 

In our latest "Dear Guitar Industry" show we talk about the subject of clones vs inspired by when it comes to gear. When is copying ok? When is your take on something ok? We know it's all over the industry, so what do you think about it?    Discuss on our youtube page here: https://www.youtube.com/@PorterPickups/videos try out pickup chooser form to get help with your next set of guitar pickups: https://www.porterpickups.com/home/pickup-chooser/

In our latest episode of the "Dear Guitar Industry" series, we talk about new gear release fatigue. Are you tired of the way gear gets released? Are you ok with it? Brian shares some quick thoughts from both a business owner and guitar player perspective.    Catch us online Here: https://www.porterpickups.com/  Try our pickup chooser form to get help with your next set of guitar pickups: https://www.porterpickups.com/home/pickup-chooser/

In the latest Episode of Dear Guitar Indusytry, Brian talks about solving the puzzle in business. What are the next steps? How do you deal with adversity? There's always a million hats to wear when owning a business and many quick decisions that need to be made. Let's dive in!   Check us out online at: https://www.porterpickups.com   Need Help Finding your next set of pickups? try out pickup chooser form here: https://www.porterpickups.com/home/pickup-chooser/ 

Brian shares a new series for both the podcast and YouTube pages called Dear Guitar Industry Our goal with this portion of the show is to talk about all things guitar industry, busiess and the good bad and ugly of all of it. We look forward to taking this journey with you! We'll still be offering many different Tone-Cast Interviews and more content, so stay tuned!    Check out our youtube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@PorterPickups/videos  Check us out online at: https://www.porterpickups.com/ 

Today we're talking about a sub brand of Porter, Pickup Winders. What is it? Pickup making parts and DIY focused products for guitar enthusiasts! Brian shares some of the goals and vision for the brand and how it has existed for years and made a big impact.  Check out the website here: https://pickupwinders.com/ Fill out the chooser form here: https://www.porterpickups.com/home/pickup-chooser/

Episode 120 is finally here! Brian shares some updates on what we've been up to since the last tone-cast and talks about the topic of the gear industry and the economy. How have things been around the gear world? It has been a challenge for many. We also talk about our excitement for where we're going!   Try the Pickup Chooser form here: https://www.porterpickups.com/home/pickup-chooser/ Follow Our Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/porterpickups

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 simulcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QeL0stdYfJQ    Fill out the pickup chooser form here: https://www.porterpickups.com/home/pickup-chooser/ 

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 ToneCast. As always thanks for your support!   Click here to access the pickup chooser for help with your next set of Porter Pickups: https://www.porterpickups.com/home/pickup-chooser/     

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 pedal reviews. Hear how Mike got started in the review business, his favorite gear and his thoughts on the industry as a whole in this fun and informative interview.    Visit Pedal Of The Day on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/@pedaloftheday Fill out the pickup chooser form for help with your next set of Porter Pickups: https://www.porterpickups.com/home/pickup-chooser/ 

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 when starting with your idea and moving into the phase of selling the product. We cover how to get honest feedback on your products, focusing on WHY you do what you do and putting the right people around you. We're by no means experts, but we want to share our experiences in hopes it helps others along the way.   Fill out the Pickup Chooser form here: https://www.porterpickups.com/home/pickup-chooser/ Catch our latest content on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/@PorterPickups

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" experiences and talk about the importance of finding the right tools for the job. We also share the challenges of working in the guitar business and remaining inspired with the gear we often use as tools to promote our products.    Let's face it....We're all guitar nerds just nerding out   Fill out the pickup chooser form here: https://www.porterpickups.com/home/pickup-chooser/