The Guitar Knobs

The Knobs interview Nick Jaffe of the monster YouTube channel JustNickMusic. Nick is a cornerstone of the online guitar world having created a gigantic library of videos for us all. We cover everythingthing from his first guitar, how he started and where his channel is going, to his tips for writing songs.  Top 4: used guitar of choice for under $150 Hosted by Todd Novak with Jeff Fischer and Jared Brandon.

The Knobs Interview veteran guitar enthusiast, player and teacher John Losco. John shares a lifetime of learning, experience, great guitar stories and some great advice. He also shares his prized custom '68 Jazzmaster. Its a long episode but well worth it.  TOP 4: practice technique we would most like to improve. Hosted by Todd Novak with Jared Brandon

The Knobs Interview veteran guitar enthusiast, player and teacher John Losco. John shares a lifetime of learning, experience, great guitar stories and some great advice. He also shares his prized custom '68 Jazzmaster. Its a long episode but well worth it.  TOP 4: practice technique we would most like to improve. Hosted by Todd Novak with Jared Brandon

The Knobs share what they would like from Santa. Also an in depth discussion and comparison of capos. TOP 4: Guitar gift we would least like to recieve Hosted by Todd Novak with Jared Brandon and Chris Graham

The Knobs share what they would like from Santa. Also an in depth discussion and comparison of capos. TOP 4: Guitar gift we would least like to recieve Hosted by Todd Novak with Jared Brandon and Chris Graham

The Knobs Discuss what essential items make it into their gig bags and some other nonsense. TOP 4: Live pick reservoir of choice Hosted by Todd Novak with Jeff Fischer, Jared Brandon and Chris Graham

The Knobs give mastering engineer Chris Graham the floor to discuss the use of compression as a tool for guitar in live and recording uses. TOP 4: Non traditional guitar body shape of choice Hosted by Todd Novak with Jeff Fischer, Jared Brandon and Chris Graham

The Knobs wrap up our Pickups 101 series with a grab bag style discussion touching on P90's, wide-range pickups, blades, rails and more. Also Jared shows a wrench into the speed of light. TOP 4: Female guitarist of choice Hosted by Todd Novak with Jeff Fischer, Jared Brandon and Chris Graham

The Knobs interview Cincinnati pedal builder badass Jimmy Nielsen, founder of  El Rey FX a genuinely great hombre and nuevo amigo.  TOP 4: favorite signature effect of a known guitarist. Hosted by Todd Novak with Jared Brandon and Chris Graham.

The Knobs Interview Chicago's own guitar pedal modding master Johnny Balmer of Alchemy Audio. And Jared makes some strange noises.  Top 4: Guitar pedal cable connection placement of choice.  Hosted by Todd Novak with Jeff Fischer and Jared Brandon

The Knobs discuss the craziness behind the body styles of the various versions of the Gibson Melody Maker, and a whole bunch of other randomness. TOP 4: Finger slide type of choice Hosted by Todd Novak with Jared Brandon

The Knobs get deep into Humbucker knowledge land in what we are calling our pickups 101 series.  TOP 4: Humbucker pickup style of choice Hosted by Todd Novak with Jeff Fischer and Jared Brandon

The Knobs welcome Jared Brandon to the crew as a new Knob. As an expert in pickups, Jared begins a 101 course in understanding pickups beginning with single coils.  TOP 4: Single coil pickup style of choice Hosted by Todd Novak with Jeff Fischer and Jared Brandon

The Knobs discuss the first of several episodes about dialing in tone on amps, EQ pedals and the like. Also we say adios to Aaron for a little while. Top 4: Trick of choice while playing Hosted by Todd Novak with Jay Donovan, Aaron Cook and Jeff Fischer

The Knobs Interview Lincoln Guitars founder and builder Derek Asuan-O’Brien, plus bonus knob Jared Brandon of Brandonwound Pickups returns as a guest host with space echo!  Top 4: Guitar knob style of choice Hosted by Todd Novak with Jay Donovan and Jeff Fischer