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Sharpen The Axe
by EnterTalk Radio
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 remai
Episodes
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Episode 40: Analog Alien Effects with Founders Jack and Joe Napoli
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...
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Episode 39: Paradox Effects Live Clinic
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…
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Episode 38: Prisma Guitars Founder Nick Pourfard
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…
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Episode 37: Sharpen The Fiddle with Melissa Barrison
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...
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Episode 36: Stocking Stuffers
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...
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Sharpen the Axe Episode 35: Steve Fister, Interview and Pro Tips
Powered by EnterTalk Radio: http://EnterTalkRadio.com/ https://www.pitbullaudio.com/ http://www.godinguitars.com/godinwhatsnew.html 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...
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Black Friday Droolfest - Morgan Amps, D'Angelico Guitars, Line 6
For more shows like this one, visit http://entertalkradio.com/ and Connect To All Things Music. 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:...
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Episode 33: Glitz and Glamour - G&L Guitars and Basses
For more shows like this one, visit http://entertalkradio.com/ and Connect To All Things Music. 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...
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Episode 32: A Shoegazer's Dream - Ultimate Support Pedal Board
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...
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Episode 31: Diary of a Guitar Tech
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/ Watch the Video Version:...
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Episode 30: Killer Effects from T-Rex
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…
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Episode 29: "Silent Fluencity" - Fishman Fluence Pickups
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...
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Episode 28: Marty Friedman - Wall of Sound
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...
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Episode 27: Moore Basses with Founder Marty Moore
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!...
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Episode 26: Iconic Custom Guitars with Founder Kevin Proctor
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! Watch The Video Version https://youtu.be/BgvV4FzPfzU Today's...
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Episode 25: Pedal Board Basics
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...
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Episode 24: Vibrato Drawer
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...
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Episode 23: Wren and Cuff Fuzz Effects with Founder Matt Holl
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…
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Episode 22: Suhr Guitars & Electronics, with John Suhr
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…...
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Episode 21: Enjoy-A-Joyo Pedal
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...
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Episode 20: Prisma Guitars - Made from Recycled Skateboards
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....
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Episode 19: Pettyjohn Electronics, Digitech and Paradox Effects
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...
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Episode 18: Paul Reed Smith Limited Run Guitars
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…
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Episode 17: Mayones Guitars, Electro-Harmonix and Wampler Pedals
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...
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Episode 16: Thinking Outside The Stompbox with Ernie Ball Music Man
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) *…
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Episode 15: Dwarfcraft Devices with Founder Ben Hinz
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/… www.EnterTalkRadio.com
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Episode 14: Supro Amps, Guitars and Pedals
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…
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Episode 13: Joyo Ironman Series Pedals
Pitbulll Audio Presents: Sharpen the AXE demos the JOYO Ironman Series Pedals. Powered by EnterTalkRadio.com. www.PitbullAudio.com 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...
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Episode 12: ESP, Way Huge Effects, Electro-Harmonix
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 Click Here to find out more: http://ow.ly/gONG308B0oi * www.MissionEngineering.com *...
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Episode 11: NAMM Celebration Guitar Rig Giveaway
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...
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Episode 10: Riversong Guitars Founder - Mike Miltimore
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...
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Episode 9: Paradox Effects - Art, Sound & Innovation from Tijuana
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...
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Episode 8: Stocking Stuffers
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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Episode 7: "ORGAN-ized" – Keys Emulators by Electro-Harmonix and Earthquaker Devices
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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Episode 6: "Fender Splendor" - Bassbreaker Amps, Baritone Jazz Master & Mustang Guitars
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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Episode 5: Iconic Custom Guitars with Founder Kevin Proctor
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...
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Episode 4: "The Devil's Tonage" - Electro-Faustus Effects with Founder Eric Kessel
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...
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Episode 3: "Any Colour You Like" - Keeley Pedals and Fender Offset Guitars
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…
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Episode 1: Billy Sheehan - Bassist with Mr. Big, David Lee Roth and Steve Vai
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...
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Episode 2: "Express Yourself" - Mission Engineering President Paul Shedden
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…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
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 remai
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