Golden Age of Gear - hosted by Joey Landreth & Derek from Revv Amps
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.
Episodes
32 episodes
Mark Sampson’s Final Amp Design — A True Masterpiece
Badcat Era 30 | Golden Age of Gear Ep. 32This week on Golden Age of Gear, we’re diving into something truly special — the Bad Cat Era 30. Designed by the legendary Mark Sampson (Matchless, Badcat), this EL84-powered amp is his final mas...
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Season 1
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Episode 32
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22:42
Is This the Coolest Tele You’ve Never Heard Of?
This week, Derek and Joey take a deep dive into Joey’s newest Lumiere Tele-style guitar, handcrafted in Buenos Aires, Argentina. From its minimalist blackguard-inspired look to its incredibly resonant yellow pine body, this gu...
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Season 1
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Episode 31
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23:41
This $90 Pedal BLEW Away My Tube Screamer!
Maxon OSD9 | Golden Age of Gear Ep. 30This week on the Golden Age of Gear, Joey and Derek go down the rabbit hole with a vintage sleeper: the Maxon OSD9 Overdrive Soft Distortion.Fresh from the same Toronto trip that turned up t...
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Season 1
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Episode 30
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28:08
Is This the Ultimate Forever Guitar?
Tom Anderson Raven | Golden Age of Gear Ep. 29This week on the Golden Age of Gear, Joey and Derek dive into a custom-made masterpiece: the Tom Anderson Raven.Derek walks us through the story behind this stunning silver sparkle R...
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Season 1
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Episode 29
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21:28
This Vintage Guitar Store Find Was Too Good to Be True!
Vintage MXR Blue Box Fuzz | Golden Age of Gear Ep. 28In this episode of Golden Age of Gear, Joey takes us on a trip to one of Canada’s most legendary guitar shops, Capsule Music in Toronto, for a day of crate digging and unexpected disc...
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Season 1
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Episode 28
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24:09
The Best-Sounding JCM800 We’ve Ever Heard?
Marshall JCM800 50W CSA Edition | Golden Age of Gear Ep. 27This week on The Golden Age of Gear, we’re cranking up one of the most iconic amps of all time — a 1986 Marshall JCM800 50-watt CSA edition — and asking the important question: ...
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Season 1
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Episode 27
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24:34
The Reverb & Tremolo Pedal That Surprised Us!
Keeley Zoma | Golden Age of Gear Ep. 26This week on The Golden Age of Gear, we’re diving into the brand new Keeley Zoma—a reverb and tremolo unit that might just be a sleeper hit. Joey and Derek (or should we say Doey and Jarek?) sit do...
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25:39
We Built the JHS NotaDumble – Is It Actually Any Good?
JHS - NotaDumble | Golden Age of Gear Ep. 25We hopped on the hype train and put together two JHS NotaDumbles to see what this IKEA-style DIY overdrive is really all about. Spoiler: It sounds surprisingly good—and it’s one of the easiest...
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Season 1
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Episode 25
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25:36
The Impossible-to-Find Fuzz Pedal Everyone Wants!
Chicago Iron Octavian | Ep. 24 - Golden Age of GearThis week on Golden Age of Gear, Derek and Joey dive deep into one of Joey's most prized pedals: the Chicago Iron Octavian. It’s not just a killer sounding fuzz—this was the first ...
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Season 1
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Episode 24
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22:58
Dann Huffs Session Secret Weapons
James Tyler Studio Elite with Dann Huff | Ep. 23 - Golden Age of GearThis week on The Golden Age of Gear, we’re thrilled to welcome a truly legendary guest — guitarist, producer, and friend, Dann Huff. With a career that spans dec...
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Season 1
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Episode 23
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47:11
This Guitar Would EASILY Be Your Number 1!
Schecter Nick Johnston - USA Custom | Ep. 22 - Golden Age of GearIn this episode of Golden Age of Gear, Derek and Joey sit down for a deep dive into one of Derek’s most treasured guitars: his Schecter Nick Johnston USA Custom Shop. From...
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Season 1
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Episode 22
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23:08
This is [ABSOLUTELY] the Weirdest Fuzz Pedal We've Ever Seen!
Giudis Pedals | Ep. 21 - Golden Age of GearThis week on The Golden Age of Gear, Derek and Joey take a first look at one of the most unique pedals to ever grace the show—a wild Italian fuzz unit from Giudis Pedals, built into a repurpose...
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Season 1
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Episode 21
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22:34
This 1950s Guitar Changed My LIFE – And It Belonged to a LEGEND!
Harmony Stratotone | Ep. 20 - Golden Age of GearIn this episode of Golden Age of Gear, Joey shares the story behind one of the most meaningful guitars in his collection — a vintage Harmony Stratotone once owned ...
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Season 1
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Episode 20
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24:15
This Is An EXTREMELY Misunderstood Pedal!
Revv G2 V2 | Ep. 19 - Golden Age of GearIn this episode, Derek and Joey take a deep dive into the brand-new REVV G2 V2—an updated version of one of REVV’s most versatile pedals. While it might be green, it’s definitely not a Tube Screame...
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Season 1
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Episode 19
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24:46
We (Literally) Could NOT Afford These Tones......Until NOW!
Crazy Tube Circuits - Unobtanium | Ep. 18 - Golden Age of GearThis week, Joey and Derek dig into one of the most talked-about dual overdrives out there: the Unobtainium by Crazy Tube Circuits. On one side, you get a Klon-style circuit. ...
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Season 1
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Episode 18
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24:23
Is This The Most Misunderstood Fuzz Ever? The Zonk Machine | Ep. 17 - Golden Age of Gear
Welcome back! In this episode of Golden Age of Gear, we dive deep into one of the most polarizing fuzz pedals out there – the Zonk Machine. Joe and Derek explore the raw, gated glory of this vintage fuzz, famously revived in popularity by Doyle...
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Season 1
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Episode 17
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26:42
How One Pedal Changed My Mind About Fuzz – The Automat Triplegänger | Ep. 16 - Golden Age of Gear
Come hang out with us this week as we dive into a brand new pedal from a brand new company — the Triplegänger by Automat Audio Devices!Automat Audio is the brainchild of our good friend Peter Arends — a brilliant designer with an impres...
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Season 1
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Episode 16
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21:25
A Killer Overdrive Pedal That’s Huge and Sounds Even Bigger! The Love Bomb | Ep. 15 - Golden Age of Gear
The Ultimate Studio-Grade Overdrive Pedal?This week on Golden Age of Gear, Joey and Derek take a look at one of the most powerful and unique overdrive pedals ever built—a massive, tube-driven unit designed with studio-qua...
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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25:35
The Flux Capacitor Delay: A Time Machine for Your Guitar? | Ep. 14 - Golden Age of Gear
What happens when you combine Back to the Future nostalgia with a high-quality delay pedal? You get the Flux Capacitor Delay from 4114 Custom Effects. In this episode of Golden Age of Gear, Joey and Derek take an in-depth look...
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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17:30
The Joey Landreth D25 – The Story Behind This Incredible Amp! | Ep. 13 - Golden Age of Gear
Some things just come together naturally—like Joey Landreth and Revv Amps.It all started in 2015, when Derek had Joey try out the entire Revv lineup for his first solo record, Whiskey. That moment sparked a friendship and a professional rel...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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22:57
Catlinbread Topanga Reverb – A Must-Have for Your Board? | Ep. 12 - Golden Age of Gear
Joey gets his hands on the Catlinbread Topanga Spring Reverb for the first time, sharing his thoughts and first impressions after hearing it on a recent session. Meanwhile, Derek is utterly ashamed that Joey didn’t know what an ODR was… because...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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24:35
A Guitar That Gives Back—Wait Until You Hear Why! | Ep. 11 - Golden Age of Gear
Incredible guitars with an even more incredible mission. My good friend Daniel Blom, a master luthier, builds these amazing instruments in Tennessee. He started the company with his son, who tragically passed away after battling addiction. To h...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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22:48
The Ultimate 5E3 Tube Preamp Pedal? Joey Puts the Kingsley to the Test | Ep. 10 - Golden Age of Gear
Join Joey as he introduces us to the Kingsley Troubadour pre-amp pedal, a custom-ordered gem that replicates the classic sound of a 5E3 Deluxe! In this episode, we dive into whether Kingsley has truly captured the essence of the legendary tweed...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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24:01
The Klon: Holy Grail or Overrated? Joey’s First Impressions! | Episode 9 - Golden Age of Gear
It's Klon time! Join us as Derek brings out the holy grail of overdrive pedals—the Klon! In this episode, he pulls out his Gold and Silver Klons to explore whether they're truly worth the hype or just another trend.Widely known as one of th...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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28:19
Is This The Best Analog Delay Ever? Joey's Analogman ARDX20! | Episode 8 - Golden Age of Gear
Joey introduces his Analog Man ARDX20 analog delay pedal, a true gem that was ahead of its time! This pedal is extra special as it was once owned by one of Joey's favorite Canadian slide guitar players, the incredible Kevin Breit. In t...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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31:26