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This is the golden age of guitar gear! With so many awesome options available for players, it’s a thrilling time for musicians of all styles.
Join Joey Landreth and Derek Eastveld as they hang out and geek out over the gear that’s inspiring them right now. From killer pedals to amazing guitars, they’ll showcase the tools inspire and excite them, helping to fuel their creativity as guitarists.
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In this episode of Golden Age of Gear, Derek and Joey break down their latest collaboration: the Dirt Dog overdrive — a pedal designed to capture the amp-like overdrive tones Joey used while recording Dog Ear, and recreate them reliably on a pedalboard. What started as a conversation about chasing specific record tones turned into a deep dive on touch response, gain structure, and flexibility. The goal wasn’t just “another overdrive” — it was something that could move from clean boost to sat...
DSM Humboldt Dumblifier | Golden Age of Gear Ep. 55 In this episode of Golden Age of Gear, Derek and Joey check out a brand-new release from DSM Humboldt — an analog Dumble-style amp simulator designed to capture classic ODS tones in a compact, pedalboard-friendly format. Known for their Simplifier series, DSM Humboldt takes a different approach here: pure analog circuitry, dual channels, built-in reverb, cab simulation, and direct-out capability — all aimed at players who love Dumble-style...
Dan Armstrong Orange Squeezer | Golden Age of Gear Ep. 54 In this episode of Golden Age of Gear, Derek and Joey go deep on one of the most divisive effects in guitar history: compression. Starting with the famously weird Dan Armstrong Orange Squeezer (yes, the Lego-looking one), the conversation quickly turns into a real-world discussion about why players use compressors, when they actually make sense, and why so many guitarists (including us) have struggled to love them. From vintage slide ...
P90 Pickups | Golden Age of Gear Ep. 53 In this week’s episode of Golden Age of Gear, we go all-in on P90 pickups — why they feel so good, why they sit in that perfect middle ground between single coils and humbuckers, and why so many players (including us) have slept on them for way too long. We A/B a wide range of P90-equipped guitars, exploring how different winds, builders, and designs shape feel, output, noise, and attitude — from modern boutique options to stock pickups that seriously...
Joey's New Board | Golden Age of Gear Ep. 52 In this week’s episode of Golden Age of Gear, Joey walks Derek through a brand-new pedalboard build — not just what’s on it, but why it’s there, what’s likely to change, and how his approach to gear has evolved. This isn’t a “perfect Instagram board.” It’s a working, modular rig built around inspiration, portability, and real-world use — something that can do fun, creative sounds without getting in the way of actually playing guitar. We talk abo...
Revv Dynamis D40 | Golden Age of Gear Ep. 51 What’s up, friends? We’re back this week with a proper look at the Revv D40 — an amp that’s been part of the Revv lineup for a while now, but one Joey hasn’t really spent meaningful time with since the early prototype days. After hearing how incredible Dann Huff sounded through it earlier this year, it felt like the right time to finally plug in and see what this thing is all about from Joey’s hands-on perspective. We get into how the D40 grew ou...
Bob Burt Gr8t Distortion Pedal | Golden Age of Gear Ep. 50 Welcome back, friends! Today we’re diving into a seriously cool piece of boutique distortion history — the Bob Burt Gr9t Distortion, a pedal from one of the OG custom cabinet builders turned pedal-maker. This thing looks wild, sounds wild, and has one of the strangest compression controls we’ve ever used… in all the best (and sometimes weirdest) ways. In classic Golden Age fashion, we go down the rabbit hole: RAT circuits, boutique ...
Kernom Pedals | Golden Age of Gear Ep. 49 In this episode of The Golden Age of Gear, Derek and Joey dive into some truly wild sonic territory with three next-level pedals from Kernom — the Ridge, the Moho, and the Ellipse. These French wizards have been making a quiet but VERY loud splash in the guitar world, and today we dig into why their analog-driven, feature-packed designs have so many players talking. We’re exploring how these pedals blend analog tone, clever digital control, and deep...
65' Deluxe Reverb vs D25JL | Golden Age of Gear Ep. 47 This week on Golden Age of Gear, Derek & Joey nerd out on vintage Fender amps and put a 1965 Deluxe Reverb (blackface) up against Joey’s Revv D25 JL. We dig into what makes tweed / brownface / blackface / silverface circuits feel different, why bias-vary tremolo hits different than opto trem, and how much “neutral pedal platform” is myth vs reality. Plus: backline survival tips (hello Hot Rod DeVille), stereo tricks, and a few road s...
Fuzz Faces | Golden Age of Gear Ep. 46 This week on Golden Age of Gear, Derek & Joey get fuzzy with a table full of legendary and boutique fuzz face pedals — from an original Arbiter England Fuzz Face to custom builds from Dominion Fuzz and DanDrive. They talk about why old carbon-zinc batteries make fuzz pedals sound different, how small tweaks change tone, and whether obsessing over cables, batteries, and power supplies actually matters once the drummer starts playing. In this episod...
This week, Joey and Derek dive into one of their favorite pedal brands — Mythos Pedals — and talk about the story, the sounds, and the friendship behind them. Joey shares how his connection with Zach Broyles (founder of Mythos) goes all the way back to the very first Brothers Landreth show in Nashville, and how that led to his own signature Mjolnir and High Road Fuzz pedals. The guys plug in multiple versions of the Mjolnir, compare tones, talk NOS germanium diodes, and joke their way throug...
EQ Pedal Shootout | Golden Age of Gear Ep. 44 This week, Joey and Derek go deep on one of the most underrated tools on your board — EQ pedals. What started as a “clean boost side quest” turned into a full-blown shootout between classics, mods, and a few surprises. The guys compare the legendary Boss GE-7, the XTS and Analog Man mods, the bargain-bin Behringer EQ700, the Earthling Designs Preamp, and of course the wild Chase Bliss Condor. From subtle tone-shaping to straight-up sonic surgery...
The Rock Slide | Golden Age of Gear Ep. 43 This week, Joey and Derek dive deep into the world of slide guitar — and if you’ve ever wanted to learn how to actually play slide in tune, this is the episode for you. Joey breaks down everything from basic open E tuning and muting technique to vibrato tips that make your playing sing. The guys also check out a full box of Rock Slide guitar slides that Danny Songhurst sent over — glass, brass, nickel, and of course Joey’s signature Rock Slide. The...
Fairfield Circuitry | Golden Age of Gear Ep. 42 This week we’re diving into some truly weird and wonderful pedals — including a Fairfield Circuitry ring modulator, tilt EQ, and more. These Canadian-made pedals have a cult following for good reason, and we’re putting them to the test to see just how wild (and surprisingly musical) things can get. From spacey oscillations to straight-up noise-maker fun, we explore how tools like Fairfield’s Randy’s Revenge, Long Life, and other oddballs fit i...
Veritas Portlander | Golden Age of Gear Ep. 40 This week on Golden Age of Gear, Derek & Joey sit down with a stunning Veritas Portlander custom build — a guitar that blends boutique craftsmanship with unique player-focused specs. From a wenge neck and custom burst finish to the kind of details only a small shop can pull off, this Portlander has us asking: is it better to spec a guitar exactly how you want, or let the builder do what they do best? 👉 In this episode: First impressions of...
Revv D20MK2 & D20JL | Golden Age of Gear Ep. 40 It’s new amp day! Derek and Joey plug straight into the brand-new Revv D20 MK2 and the D20 Joey Landreth Edition — no pedals, no frills, just pure amp tone. Both amps take everything players loved about the original D20 and make it even better: - More headroom thanks to larger transformers - Bright switch for extra sparkle - Onboard reverb for club gigs and grab-and-go sessions - Footswitchable boost for live flexibility - A new tolex head...
Mutron 3 Plus | Golden Age of Gear Ep. 39 What happens when Joey plugs into a real Mutron 3 Plus? You get legendary envelope filter tones that shaped Jerry Garcia, John Mayer & beyond—plus plenty of unexpected laughs along the way. From funky low-pass sweeps to high-pass half-cocked wah tones, the Mutron 3+ proves why it’s one of the most iconic pedals ever made. But this episode isn’t just about sounds—we dig into the bigger gear conversation too: Warm Audio’s clones & controversi...
Collings I-35 LC | Golden Age of Gear Ep. 38 Welcome back to The Golden Age of Gear! 🎸 This week Joey and Derek take a deep dive into one of Joey’s most played and most beloved guitars—the Collings I-35 LC. From its stunning figured top and unique finish checking, to its upgraded Ron Ellis pickups (the same set Bill Frisell uses 👀), this guitar has serious mojo. Joey shares the story of how he first got connected with Collings through That Pedal Show, picking up his I-35 alongside Ariel Pos...
Boost Shootout | Golden Age of Gear Ep. 37 Looking for the best clean boost pedal? We lined up some of the most talked-about boosts — Mythos Luxury Drive, Keeley Katana, Revv Tilt Boost, Heuristic Tilt EQ, Non-Human Audio Roughcast, XTS GE-7 Mod, and NRG Pumper — and put them through a good old-fashioned shootout. Some are transparent and loud, some add a little extra grit, and others shape your EQ in surprising ways. Spoiler: they all sound good… but which one actually makes the board? 🎸 ...
This week on Golden Age of Gear, Joey and Derek check out some of the most creative and unusual pedals we’ve ever come across — all hand-built by Pete’s Pedals. What looks like vintage gear pulled from a basement? Actually brilliant pedal designs. We’re talking: 📞 A rotary phone turned dual overdrive & boost (with a real preamp tube!) 👽 A theremin fuzz that delivers sci-fi chaos and wild textures ⏱️ A multi-head tape delay housed in a vintage telephone — lush, vibey, and unlike an...
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