Talking Guitars: 🎸 Danny Gomez on Dirty Boy Pedals, Brian May & Next-Level Tone! 8/7/25

🎸 Today on Talking Guitars – We Welcome Danny Gomez! 🎸 https://www.dirtyboy.co/ Get ready for an exciting episode as we sit down with Danny Gomez — acclaimed guitarist, gear designer, touring pro, and now the driving force behind Dirty Boy Pedals! From performing with legends like Brian May to reinventing one of the most iconic boutique pedal brands, Danny brings stories, insights, and serious tone knowledge to the show. We’ll dive into his journey in music, the rebirth of Dirty Boy Pedals, and their latest creation — the Dirty Boy Preamp, built with his T.A.E. (Tube Amp Emulation) technology for authentic tube tone without the tubes. If you’re into guitar gear, pro tips, and tone talk straight from the source, you won’t want to miss this! Dirty Boy Pedals – Brand Overview From Family Roots to Fuzz Legends Dirty Boy Pedals was born from the vision of Alex Saraceno—father of guitar prodigy and former Poison guitarist Blues Saraceno. Known for their boutique craftsmanship and unmistakable tone, the original lineup—Afro Fuzz, Germanium Boy, and Buzzy Boy—earned a cult following for their rich, analog fuzz and boost sounds. These pedals found their way onto the rigs of John Frusciante (Red Hot Chili Peppers), Mike Scott (The Waterboys), Neal Schon (Journey), and George Pajon (Black Eyed Peas). A New Era Under Danny Gomez In 2024, Dirty Boy Pedals entered a new chapter when Danny Gomez—Madrid-based guitarist, gear designer, and collaborator with names like Queen, Brian May, Fender, PRS, and Orange Amplification—took the helm as CEO. Partnering with CTO Pablo Díaz de Rada and COO Martha García, Gomez brought production to Spain and began blending Dirty Boy’s fuzz-driven heritage with modern innovation. Flagship Release: The Dirty Boy Preamp Tech: Powered by Gomez’s proprietary T.A.E. (Tube Amp Emulation), delivering authentic tube-amp character in a fully analog format. Features: Variac knob, true bypass, speaker-emulated output (modeled after a 4×12 Celestion Greenback cab), plus preamp and FX-loop compatibility. Reception: Guitar World hailed it for achieving “impressive driven valve-amp sound without valves” and praised its versatility as a boost, amp transformer, or compact fly-rig. Quick Facts Founded by: Alex Saraceno Heritage Models: Afro Fuzz, Buzzy Boy, Germanium Boy Current Leadership: Danny Gomez (CEO), Pablo Díaz de Rada (CTO), Martha García (COO) HQ: Spain Flagship: Dirty Boy Preamp With Gomez at the helm, Dirty Boy Pedals is thriving—keeping its analog soul intact while pushing into new sonic territory for the next generation of tone chasers. #TalkingGuitars #DannyGomez #DirtyBoyPedals #GuitarTone #BoutiquePedals #GuitarEffects #GuitarCommunity #GuitarToneTalk #PreampPedal #GuitarRig #GuitarWorld #GearReview #BrianMay #Queen #ToneChasers #johnnybeaneTV