Chairmen of the Boards

Welcome to the Chairmen of the Boards Podcast! The ultimate pedalboard podcast with the foremost rig builders in the world: Grant Klassen (Goodwood Audio), Brian Omilion (Omilion Audio), and Mason Marangella (Vertex Effects/The Rig Doctor). We've teamed up to democratize great tone and provide you our best tricks, tips, resources, and hacks so you can build the pedalboard of your dreams!

Building Your First Pedalboard 04/21/2025

Delay Deep Dive 04/14/2025

Best Power Supplies of 2025 04/07/2025

What we can learn from the Keith Scott Rig 03/31/2025

How Tariffs will Affect the Pedal Industry 03/24/2025

RJM Smart Multibox 03/17/2025

Compressor Deep Dive 03/10/2025

Biggest Takeaways Tech-ing the NBA All-Star Game 03/03/2025

Definitive Guide To Modulation Pedals: Types, Sounds, and Signal Path Strategies 02/24/2025

Quad Cortex Rack Build with Omilion Audio 02/17/2025

Are Guitar Pedals Dying? 02/10/2025

Essential Pedalboard Building Tips 02/03/2025

Is NAMM Making a Comeback!? 01/27/2025

$99 USA-made Pedals, Are They Actually Good? 01/20/2025

Are Hybrid Pedalboards The Future (analog pedals with digital amp modeling)? 01/14/2025

Do NOT Make This Mistake In Ordering Your Effects 01/07/2025

Worship Pedalboard Essentials 12/31/2024

Reverb‬'s Best Selling Pedals of 2024 12/23/2024

JHS Pedals Reveals the TRUE COST to Manufacture Guitar Pedals (and why this is SO important!) 12/17/2024

Pedal Brands That Dominated 2024! 12/10/2024

Has The Fender Custom Shop Gone Too Far? 12/02/2024

What You NEED to Understand about Gear Demos with ‪Mark Johnston 11/25/2024

Sean Hurley Breaks Down His Most Iconic Basslines 11/22/2024

Sean Hurley Breaks Down His Most Iconic Basslines Bonus Episode: Sean Hurley Breaks Down His Most Iconic Basslines Sean Hurley is a renowned bassist of both studio and stage, known for his dynamic playing and musicality among the top artists in Pop and Rock Music. He gained significant recognition as sideman for John Mayer, dating back to the Battle Studies tour (2010), and then continuing on as a session bassist, contributing to some Mayer's most popular hits on Born and Raised, Paradise Valley, and Sob Rock. Hurley also played a crucial role in Robin Thicke's break-out album (The Evolution of Robin Thicke), laying down smooth, groove-driven basslines that helped define Thicke's signature sound and R&B style. Additionally, Hurley toured and recorded with Vertical Horizon during their debut album, adding depth and precision to the band’s alternative rock vibe, ultimately leading to several chart-topping hits. Here I'll sit down with Sean to talk about his extensive session career, his iconic bass playing, the gear uses to get his signature sound, and get him to re-create some of his most iconic tones for the biggest hits he played on. SPONSORS Sweetwater Gear Exchange | Sweetwater's Used Gear Marketplace Sign up FREE with no seller fees when you put your earnings on a Sweetwater gift card Sean's Preferred Amplifier | Ampeg B15 Check out Ampeg's NEW pedal-format B15 & SVT all-in-one DI Sean's Preferred Strings | LaBella La Bella 760FL (43-104) La Bella RX-N4D (45-65-85-105) Sean's Preferred Overdrive | EBS Valve Drive Sean's Preferred Tuner | Peterson StroboStomp Sean's Preferred Cables | Asterope Pro Studio: Pro Stage: GIVEAWAYS Peterson StroboStomp Mini ($119 value) 1) Head to the Vertex Instagram here: 2) Find any of the posts about Sean Hurley starting on November 12, 2024 3) Follow Vertex, Peterson, and Sean and tag a friend in any of the posts between 11/12-11/26 4) One (1) winner will be announced 12/2 EBS Valve Drive ($399 value) 1) Head to the Vertex Instagram here: 2) Find any of the posts about Sean Hurley starting on November 12, 2024 3) Follow Vertex, EBS, and Sean and tag a friend in any of the posts between 11/12-11/26 4) One (1) winner will be announced 12/2 Asterope Pro Studio Cable - 10ft. Straight/Straight ($75 value) 1) Head to the Vertex Instagram here: 2) Find any of the posts about Sean Hurley starting on November 12, 2024 3) Follow Vertex, Asterope, and Sean and tag a friend in any of the posts between 11/12-11/26 4) Five (5) winners will be announced 12/2 /episode/index/show/rigdoctor/id/34109301

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Preserving the Legacy of Alexander Dumble 11/11/2024

The Evolution of Keeley Electronics (with Robert Keeley) 11/04/2024

SEAL Breaks Down His Biggest Hits 11/02/2024

BEST Reverb Pedals of 2024 10/28/2024

Best Wahs of 2024 10/21/2024

Andrew Synowiec Breaks Down His Most Iconic Guitar Parts 10/18/2024

Chairmen of the Boards

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