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 through what “scrungy” really means.

They also get into how feel changes everything — why the Mjolnir reacts differently than you’d expect, what makes the High Road fuzz so unique, and how subtle tweaks can make a pedal feel more alive.

There’s plenty of tone talk, nonsense, and accidental product promotion along the way.

🎛️ Pedals featured:

Mythos Mjolnir (various versions)

Mythos High Road Fuzz

Bonus: references to Hendrix, Ghostbusters, and the “Maillard effect” (don’t ask)

🎸 Guest shoutout: Zach Broyles — Mythos Pedals
🟣 Amps: Revv D20 MKII

Grab a coffee (or a LaCroix), settle in, and hang with us for a good laugh and some great tones.

💬 What’s your favorite Mythos pedal or Klon-style drive?

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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, they find out which one actually makes your rig sound better — and which one just adds noise.

Along the way there’s LaCroix, shameless self-promotion, some serious nerding about frequencies, and one or two jokes at each other’s expense.

Grab a drink, turn it up, and hang out — because it turns out EQ pedals are way more fun than anyone admits.

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. They test them all, talk tone differences, and even give Derek a crash course in slide playing (with plenty of laughs along the way).

You’ll also get a sneak peek at why the Revv D20 – Joey Landreth Edition now ships with a Rock Slide included — the perfect way to start exploring slide for yourself.

Grab a beverage, hang out, and let us know in the comments which slide you prefer: glass, brass, or nickel?

🎸 Gear in this episode:

Joey Landreth Signature Rock Slide
The Rock Slide (glass, brass, nickel)
Revv D20 – Joey Landreth Edition
Suhr Woodshed Compressor

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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 into a guitar rig. We also chat about gear regrets, moving amps & pedals along, and what it means to collect vs. actually keep the keepers.

👉 Whether you’re a boutique pedal nerd, a gear collector, or just love watching two friends get lost in tones that range from beautiful to bizarre, this one’s for you.

In This Episode:
- Fairfield Circuitry Ring Modulator deep dive (aka Randy’s Revenge)
- Why tilt EQ is cooler than you think
- Long Life EQ & filter textures
- Pedal regrets vs. keepers
- Using weird pedals in a mix or live rig
- Why every town needs a boutique pedal shop

If you’ve ever wondered what the heck you’d actually use a ring mod for… this episode might surprise you.

⚡ Join the conversation! Drop a comment with the weirdest pedal you own — or the one you regret selling.

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 the Veritas Portlander ✨
The pros & cons of custom-spec guitars ⚖️
Neck shapes, pickups, trims & why sometimes less is more
Stories about Sorokin, Lumiere, Novo, James Tyler & other boutique builders 🔥
Why collaboration with a luthier often creates the most inspiring instruments

If you’ve ever wondered about ordering a custom guitar, this one’s for you.

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Would you fully spec a custom build, or let the luthier do their thing?

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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 headshell look that feels like a “real” amp on stage

The D20 JL takes it a step further with tight low end, forward mids, and extra grind dialed in by Joey himself for the studio and the road.

👉 In this video we compare the MKII vs JL side-by-side, talk about cabs and custom speakers, and answer the question: Would you actually buy an amp at a band’s merch table?

🎸 Tell us in the comments: Which one would you take home — the D20 MK2 or the D20 JL?

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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 & controversies ⚡
Klon shootouts & why some pedals nail it while others don’t 🎯
Vox lawsuits, Novo guitars, & the “clone culture” paradox 🔄
Tolex horror stories, Three Monkeys amps, and even Super Mario sound effects 🕹️

👉 Don’t miss it: hear the Mutron, laugh with us, and join the debate.

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👇 Tell us in the comments:
Are clones saving classics or stealing ideas?

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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 Posen, and even gigging it at MerleFest.

Along the way, we talk about:

Why the Collings I-35 is a “forever guitar” and how it compares to Gibson 335-style instruments
Touring stories, dings, dents, and why wear & tear can add character
Pickup swaps, tones through a Fuzz Face & Strymon El Capistan
The Collings shop legacy and why their instruments hold value

👉 If you’ve ever wondered whether a boutique semi-hollow is worth the price, this episode is for you.

👍 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and drop a comment: would you fly with your #1 guitar, or leave it safe at home?