BOSS Tone Radio

BOSS U.S.

Talk for guitar players—presented by BOSS U.S., the leader in guitar effects technology. Listen in as BOSS Specialist Paul Hanson talks with the world’s most interesting guitar professionals about gear, playing, life on the road, the music business, and much more.

  • 58 minutes 39 seconds
    Edition 44 - Brendon Small
    Brendon Small discusses his guitar background, practicing approach, and the parallels between learning guitar and developing an identity as a comedian. He also talks about Dethklok and Metalocalypse, and shares recording tips he received from guitar pals Steve Vai and Joe Satriani.
    18 March 2015, 7:00 pm
  • 44 minutes 25 seconds
    Edition 43 - Eric Chaz
    Eric Chaz talks about his start in the business and working with high-profile artists. He also provides some background about the world of guitar repair, discusses the differences between vintage and modern guitars, and offers tips about maintaining your instrument.
    11 December 2014, 8:00 pm
  • 31 minutes 41 seconds
    Edition 42 - Steve Morse
    Steve Morse describes how the Dixie Dregs evolved through his early years at high school and later attending the University of Miami, and their early difficulties at landing a record contract. He also talks about his brief turn as a commercial airline pilot and playing with legendary bands like Kansas and Deep Purple.
    12 September 2014, 7:00 pm
  • 24 minutes
    Edition 41 - Chris Payton
    Chris Payton talks about playing big gigs, performing on TV shows like Leno and Letterman, and life on the road with Robin Thicke. He also discusses his favorite pedals, amps and instruments, plus how his family influenced his desire to become a guitarist at an early age.
    8 July 2014, 7:00 pm
  • 34 minutes 46 seconds
    Edition 40 - Donna Grantis
    Donna Grantis talks about her musical background, making a name for herself in the Toronto scene, and what it’s like to play with Prince. She also goes into detail about her amps, custom pedalboards, and favorite BOSS stomps.
    10 June 2014, 7:00 pm
  • 36 minutes
    Edition 39 - Johnny Marr
    Alternative rock legend Johnny Marr discusses his early life and influences, his highly successful music, the amazing journey as one of the most influential guitarists and his equipment of choice.
    11 February 2014, 8:00 pm
  • 31 minutes 5 seconds
    Edition 38 - Herman Li
    Herman Li discusses what it was like to grow up in three different countries and details life on the road with his band. He also describes his amp setup and favorite pedals, and even reveals some secret gear tricks.
    18 October 2013, 7:00 pm
  • 38 minutes 12 seconds
    Edition 37 - Billy Duffy
    Billy Duffy discusses his early life and influences, how he formed The Cult with Ian Astbury, and the evolution of the band’s sound in the late 1980s.
    7 August 2013, 7:00 pm
  • 25 minutes 23 seconds
    Edition 36 - Thomas Nordegg
    Thomas Nordegg describes how he left his home in Vienna, Austria, in the 1970s and ended up landing a job with Frank Zappa in Los Angeles. He also offers behind-the-scenes stories from his life as a tech with various artists and talks about his favorite gear.
    26 March 2013, 7:00 pm
  • 25 minutes 27 seconds
    Edition 35, Segment 2 - Jude Gold
    Jude Gold describes managing 45 guitar teachers at MI, why he likes his Telecaster, and discusses his favorite pedals and amps. The way his pedal collection grows, he’s convinced they must breed at night!
    10 December 2012, 8:00 pm
  • 28 minutes 36 seconds
    Edition 35, Segment 1 - Jude Gold
    Jude Gold discusses his philosophy on playing funky guitar, and dispenses some advice on improving your rhythm. He also offers some highlights from the many interview features he’s worked on over the years for Guitar Player magazine.
    10 December 2012, 8:00 pm
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