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Gearbox

18 Episodes

46 minutes | Mar 15, 2019
Ep 17: Trey Xavier (Gear Gods)
Jay checks in from SXSW and the boys sit down with Trey Xavier from the Gear Gods for a great conversation about the validity of music theory and how Weezer is propaganda.
17 minutes | Jan 29, 2019
Ep 15: NAMM 2019 Helix Game Show
Jay and Will host a Helix themed game show at the Line booth at NAMM 2019
22 minutes | Jan 29, 2019
Ep 16: NAMM 2019
Jay and Will talk NAMM Bass, Bingo, and Booths! We got Stevic from 12 Foot Ninja, and YGG peeps Eric, Kyle and Marcus. Also we got Derek Smalls of Spinal Tap playing Big Bottom out of 11 foot Ampeg SVT!
35 minutes | Jan 21, 2019
Ep 14: Guitar Speakers and Cabinets
Will and Jay are back! This time we sit down with YGG Head Systems Engineer Anthony Fergoso to talk guitar speakers and cabinets. All you need to know about ohms, speakers sizes and types, cabinet construction and so much more.
38 minutes | Aug 16, 2018
Ep 13: Kurt Ballou (Converge, GodCity Studios)
Will and Jay (and Ben) have a casual chat with the legendary Kurt Ballou to discuss record production and the difference between the band on the record versus the band on the stage. They also list great songs you never need to hear again, hometown heroes and how Jay didn’t know Boston births rockstar legends.
60 minutes | Jul 27, 2018
Ep 12 - Guitar Maintenance and Setup
Jay and Will speak to Pat Campolattano, Yamaha Guitar Divisions resident luthier to get the truthier on common guitar complaints and issues. Don't fret, we've got that covered. Tune in to pickup the tips and tricks Pat has for making your favorite guitar sing.
60 minutes | Jul 2, 2018
Jeff Schroeder (The Smashing Pumpkins)
Will and Jay open the Gearbox with Jeff Schroder of The Smashing pumpkins. They chat about bringing the studio sound to a live setting and how if you shred hard enough, one day you can play in your favorite band.
41 minutes | Jun 15, 2018
How to Get Backing Tracks Right
This episode, Will and Jay get back to the backtracking basics with special line 6 guest Igor Stolarsky. If your live show uses backing tracks, click tracks or is just a bunch or robots, Igor gives advice on how to make your live show run smoothly and avoid any type of West World situations with a rogue synth lead.
86 minutes | Jun 6, 2018
Nick Reinhart (Tera Melos)
This week Jay and Will get looped into a multi-layered conversation with guitarist Nick Reinhart of Tera Melos, and the YouTube channel Pedals and Effects. They talk/argue over which music class was harder to pass, Math-rock or Social-studies rock. Also, Will learns that the band Hella is not the same band as Health.
53 minutes | May 18, 2018
Marcus Ryle (Co-President YGG)
In this brand new episode about branding, Marcus Ryle the Co-president of Yamaha Guitar Group sits down with the dudes to discuss acquisition of the new/old Brand/ Ampeg. They also have Sam try to help everybody wrap their heads around what headphones to use with modeling. Jay FINALLY answers questions on his own and we play a super sweet Tone Submission. Also Jay tries to drum up support for LampY. As always email, Podcast@line6.com with more questions, comments and sweet sweet tone submissions.
92 minutes | May 1, 2018
Brendon Small (Metalocalypse, Galaktikon)
Will and Jay don't fail to see the irony in recording their biggest episode yet with Brendon Small. They cover everything from his new Galaktikon material to his early days of bombing in front of an audience and how he grew from it as an artist. They discuss the intricacies of timing when it comes to comedy, writing and music and how much it sucks that failure is an essential part of success as an artist. This episode has more lore than all the seasons of Metalocalypse combined.
48 minutes | Apr 23, 2018
Brandon Frenzel (PowerCab)
This episode of the Line 6 PODcast is all about you the listener and the questions that have been causing that weird hum in the signal chain of your brain. The guys bring in the professionals to answer the hard hitters including Brandon Frenzel who tells us what EXACTLY a Powered Cab does, hint..it's exactly what you want it to do.
90 minutes | Apr 2, 2018
Peter DiStefano (Porno For Pyros)
On this PODCast for pyros, Will and Jay get serious with Peter DiStefano (Porno For Pyros) and talk about the pros and cons of the 90’s rock scene. They also discuss the darker elements of writing about loss, addiction and abuse while also managing to bring up Shrek. Warning: This episode does contain adult content.
73 minutes | Mar 5, 2018
Stevic MacKay (Twelve Foot Ninja)
In this episode of the podcast, Will & Jay answer listener mail and talk about the new Helix Firmware 2.5 update. And because he would not stop calling, they finally let guitarist Stevic Mackay of Twelve Foot Ninja on the podcast. Stevic reveals stories about how he got started in music, his lifelong use of Line 6 gear, and how he approaches song writing in general. They also discuss the water flow of toilets in Stevic’s home-world of Australia.
90 minutes | Jan 31, 2018
NAMM wrap-up and artist interviews: Part 1
Will and Jay record from NAMM 2018 and Eric Klein joins in for a weekend wrap-up. Part 1 also includes interviews with Butch Walker (Producer), Kurt Ballou (Converge, Producer), Dustin Kensrue (Thrice), Richie Castellano (Blue Oyster Cult), and Mark and Joe from the Guitar Nerds Podcast. All the while they try and figure out what to do with Stevic MacKay (Twelve Foot Ninja)
62 minutes | Jan 31, 2018
NAMM wrap-up and artist interviews: Part 2
Part 2 continues with more artists interviews from Philip Bynoe (Bass Steve Vai) Glenn Delaune, Paul Hindmarsh, and Leo Moracchiolo (Frog Leap Studios YouTube)
44 minutes | Jan 15, 2018
Ben Adrian and the NAMM preview
Will and Jay sit down with lead sound designer for Line 6 Ben Adrian and discuss IRs and why the Helix tastes like a steak. They also try to hold back on pilling the beans on what’s coming out at NAMM.
39 minutes | Dec 18, 2017
Eric Klein and the FRFR debate
In this inaugural episode Jay and Will answer user submitted questions and interview Helix product owner Eric Klein
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