Porter Pickups Tone-cast

In episode 90 we dive into what causes gear gas and what we are currently gassing after! Why do we like certain gear and chase after it? Is it artist influence, change of style preference or something else? What are some things that keep us from pulling the trigger on a purchase?    Check out our new Build Your Own button for custom shop pickups here: https://porter-pickups.myshopify.com/collections/custom-shop/products/porter-custom-shop-humbucker-set   Pickup Chooser Form: https://www.porterpickups.com/home/pickup-chooser/   Order Your Tone-Cast Merch Here: https://porter-pickups.myshopify.com/collections/accessories-apparel 

In Episode 89 Jack Fossett, the creator of " The Sound" (also knows as our show into tune) joins us for another guitar filled episode. We talk about his first guitar, the things he looks for in a good guitar and take a dive into creating Youtube Videos. We run through his favorite gear and what elements make a good gear demo. Find out more about Jack here: http://jackfossett.com https://www.youtube.com/c/JackFossett Get personalized help with your next set of pickups via our pickup chooser: https://www.porterpickups.com/home/pickup-chooser/ 

In episode 88 we get into a topic in the industry thats both interesting and frustrating: The world of Clones, Copies and "Inspired By" products. What gets us started is a recent post from Analogman Effects about some knockoffs of his products and we go into some of the parts of the industry in this area that make us cringe and some others that are more widely accepted.    We end the show talking about the need for different in this industry and to break tradition and molds when you innovate with new products.     Catch Porter Pickups in guitars on the CMA awards opening music: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XGAbwsMxqUc Fill Our Our Pickup Chooser Form Here: https://www.porterpickups.com/home/pickup-chooser/ 

In episode 87 we're joined by Brandon Bagby, a Nashville based guitar player who talks to us about getting started and going to full time as well as making it work no matter what. We cover everything from endorsements to how he slept on the floor to get started and how to adapt when the gigs dry up.    Find out more about Brandon here: https://www.brandonjbagby.com   Fill out our Pickup Chooser form to get some help finding your next set of guitar pickups: https://www.porterpickups.com/home/pickup-chooser/

Tone-Cast 86 is rocking with our new show logo and merch! Support the show and get your merch here: https://www.porterpickups.com/products/accessories-apparel/   We also recap the last few videos we've released and talk about a few followup stories to our digital vs analog discussion in episode 85.   Fill out the pickup chooser form to let us help you find your next set: https://www.porterpickups.com/home/pickup-chooser/ Find us on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/PorterPickups

In Tone-Cast 85 we talk about the Digital vs Analog gear world for amps and effects. We take on roles as we defend each side in a simulated debate and ultimately share our true thoughts on the tones and usefulness of each option. What was our conclusion? You'll have to listen to find out!   Fill out our pickup chooser to find your next set: https://www.porterpickups.com/home/pickup-chooser/ 

Youtube guitar man Derek Paul joins episode 84 covering the topic: Relic vs Non-Relic Guitars. We share what we like as well as some of the reactions he's gotten to a recent video about the same topic. We talk through why relics became so popular and why some people try too hard to create authentic ones that just end up looking bad.    Find Derek Paul here: https://www.youtube.com/c/DerekPaulGuitar Watch the Relic Debate Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HTptDErqWVk Fill out our Pickup Chooser form to find your next set of pickups here: https://www.porterpickups.com/home/pickup-chooser/ 

In episode 83 were joined by Sean Farley, a musician who has made it work through guitar building, guitar repair and playing gigs. Sean is a dealer of Porter Pickups and talks through this episode how he got into guitar repair, and what goes into building his instruments.    We touch on his music and why he stresses the importance of playing and writing alongside the rest of his guitar responsibilities. His goals are clear: Do what's in your heart and do whatever you can to make it work!   Hear Sean's Music Here: https://soundcloud.com/seanfarleymusic Visit His Social media Page: https://www.instagram.com/guitarleys/  Visit our Instagram Page for new releases: https://www.instagram.com/porterpickups/ Pickup Chooser: https://www.porterpickups.com/home/pickup-chooser/ 

Tone-Cast 82 is a free form episode where we go back and forth on how to navigate the beast that is the internet when searching for info about gear or guitar topics. It can be an endless rabbit hole of a journey when you just want to know about some basic info.    Where can you go for reliable info? Who can you trust? We talk about the good, bad and ugly of the online gear world.    Try our pickup chooser for some help to find your next set of pickups: https://www.porterpickups.com/home/pickup-chooser/

in Tonecast 81 we talk through the process of developing a Porter Pickup models. What goes into the process from idea to releasing to market? What do we look for in tone and concept? What pickups have not made the cut or have been discontinued and why?  We also talk about a recent batch of videos including our HSS deluxe loaded pickguard.   Episode Links Porter Youtube Page: https://www.youtube.com/porterpickups Custom Shop: https://www.porterpickups.com/custom-shop/   Let us help you find your next set of pickups with the Pickup Chooser: https://www.porterpickups.com/home/pickup-chooser/  

episode 80 is here! We chat with Trey Johnson, the owner of Tulsa Band and Guitars in Tulsa, OK.  We talk about him going from employee to owner to surviving these last few years as an independent music store.  We also talk about creating music and even his time as a college mascot, which brings Brian to remember when his car got trashed in Tulsa in the early 2000's   Find out more about Tulsa Band Here: https://www.tulsaband.com  Our new Gold Foils are out! https://www.porterpickups.com/products/pickups/humbucker-pickups/goldfoils/ Try our Pickup Chooser form and let us help you find your next set of pickups: https://www.porterpickups.com/home/pickup-chooser/  

Episode 79 is Jam packed with topics. We cover the news of the week about the NAMM show moving to next summer. Is that a good thing, or a sign of challenging times in the industry? Will Porter be attending the next show?    We also run through some design concepts and tones of our new Gold Foils which are releasing soon!   We end the show with a discussion on price increases and the reasons we implemented a small one recently.    Fill out the pickup chooser form here: https://www.porterpickups.com/home/pickup-chooser/ 

In episode 78, Marco rejoins the show and we catch everyone up on his new roles at Porter. We also talk through some exciting news about the Porter Custom shop.  In our main topic, we talk through our favorite guitars to mod. we each share three guitars we enjoy overhauling and what we love about them.    See more about the custom shop here: https://www.porterpickups.com/custom-shop/ Fill out our pickups chooser form here: https://www.porterpickups.com/home/pickup-chooser/      

In episode 77 Mike from Delaney Guitars joins us for a wide ranging episode of fun guitar topics. We cover everything from what he's been doing to survive running a guitar business for the last year to tone wood resonance, what makes a good guitar and what woods smell like feet and cat pee when you sand them Check out Delaney Guitars here: https://www.delaneyguitars.com  Need a new set of pickups? Let us help you decide: https://www.porterpickups.com/home/pickup-chooser/  

Nick Scout from Scout Guitars in Orlando Florida joins the tone cast to talk about his business. We cover everything from his time as guitar tech for the Blue Man Group, to how he got started in the industry at a banjo factory. We also get his thoughts on what makes a good guitar, the craziest repair he's ever done and where he sees the music industry going from here.    Find more about scout guitars here: http://www.scoutguitars.com/   Try our pickup chooser form to find your next set: https://www.porterpickups.com/home/pickup-chooser/ 

In episode 75 we discuss some concerning trends in the guitar industry. After a busy year of guitar sales where are we headed next? Are the wheels coming off? What are we as a business facing and the industry as a whole dealing with currently? Are delays, supplier price increases and cost of living going to hamper doing business going forward? Brian Porter shares a few concerning things as we navigate the seas of business for Porter.  Need suggestion for your next set of pickups? try out pickup chooser form: https://www.porterpickups.com/home/pickup-chooser/   

In episode 74, we talk though a topic that we have to deal with weekly. What do we do about endorsements and influencer requests? It's a subject we have different thoughts and good and bad experiences with. We attempt to walk through it from the manufacturers perspective while acknowledging we have not fully landed on a position.  Have a suggestion or know of a company that handles it really well? email us your thoughts at info@porterpickups.com to be featured on a future show.    Need a personalized suggestion for your next set of pickups? Fill out our pickup chooser form: https://www.porterpickups.com/pickupchooser/ 

in episode 73, Brian Porter discusses some changes with Porter this year and how we've survived the last year with a crazy music industry with some rapid fire updates.    We also cover some "Less is more" topics from pausing Porter Guitars to getting rid of or thinning down some social media to remain focused on the tasks we have to accomplish as a business.    We reference a recent video where we install for WRH humbuckers in a 335 Style guitar. Check that out here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MxrVEkAwRRQ 

In tone-cast 72, we're talking with McQ Olsen from ExtraMile Arena about music venue dynamics in this strange year. He talked about his experience working in the venue for 20+ years in all types of roles and how they have had to get creative to adapt to cancelations, rescheduling and safety.    We're all rooting for the live music scene to come back and we particularly enjoyed this conversation from the type of places that it happens.    pickup chooser form: https://www.porterpickups.com/home/pickup-chooser/

In episode 71, we talk about the ways we're hopeful our industry will pull through this. From more people modding guitars, to getting creative and resiliency shining through, the music industry will continue to work hard and adapt to the very real challenges we face.