Porter Pickups Tone-Cast

#60: Hank Donovan from Rattlesnake Cable Company - Keeping a Positive Outlook

In episode 60, we have great conversation with Hank Donovan from Rattlesnake cable company. We cover what a wild ride 2020 has been so far from the excitement of going to the winter NAMM show, to dealing with the virus situation as small business owners. Hank shares why keeping a positive outlook and continuing to improve his business are the keys to survival and momentum. 

 

Check them out at: https://www.rattlesnakecables.com/

Try out pickup chooser form here: https://www.porterpickups.com/pickupchooser/ 

 

 

#59: Nashville Guitarist Eddie Heinzelman on Diversifying yourself as an artist

In episode 59, we check in with Nashville guitarist Eddie Heinzelman and cover a wide range of topics from diversifying yourself as a full time artist to his new venture with Guitar Repairs and his signature Keely Pedal.

Find more about Eddie here: https://www.eddieheinzelman.com

Check out our pickup chooser form: https://www.porterpickups.com/pickupchooser/

 

 

#58: Rob Ridgway - Running a Independent Music Store in Uncertain Times

In episode 58, we sit down with Rob Ridgway from 12th fret music in Boise, ID. We cover everything from working through limitations with the Covid 19 Pandemic to his advice to others wanting to start a music store and what it takes to survive. 

 

Find out more about them at: https://12thfretmusic.com

try our pickup chooser form here: https://www.porterpickups.com/pickupchooser/

 

 

 

Porter Tone-Cast #57: Lessons in the Tough Seasons

In Tone-Cast #57 Brian Porter talks about how a series of tough events in 2017 shaped who we are today. We talk through some big plans we had that didn't work the way we wanted them to and what we learned by going through one of the toughest stretches in Porter Pickups history. 

Porter Tone-Cast #56: Highlighting our 5 Unique Pickup Sets for Strats

In episode 56, we talk about the Stratocaster replacement pickup lineup we make. We feature some design details and why we created each one. We also cover some style suggestions and more. We also talk about why we got rid of the Modern Strat set in 2020.

 

Find our more about our lineup for replacement strat pickups here:https://www.porterpickups.com/products/pickups/strat-pickups/

Porter Tone-Cast #55: Navigating The Virus Situation as a Small Business

In episode #55, we talk about the Corona Virus and it's impact on the music industry and our business. We talk about some ways we're working through it and facing the challenges head on. 

We also talk about a potential new intro song for the podcast. Let us know what you think of it. 

Porter Tone-Cast #54: PorterTron AlNiCo Pickup Feature and Sound Clips

In episode 54, we highlight the new PorterTron AlNiCo pickups which were released at the 2020 NAMM show. We share some sound clips in one of our Les Bois guitar models. 

Find out more about them at these links:

PorterTron AlNiCo (Filtertron Sized): https://www.porterpickups.com/products/pickups/portertron-filter/

PorterTron AlNiCo (Humbucker Sized): https://www.porterpickups.com/products/pickups/humbucker-pickups/portertron/

Learn more about the bigsby model Les Bois Here: https://porterguitars.com

 

Porter Tone-Cast #53: Is My Guitar a Candidate for New Pickups?

Tone-cast 53 covers a rapid fire topic: Is My Guitar a Candidate for New Pickups? We talk through a few things to check for when thinking of upgrading your guitar. Short but sweet. 

Be sure to check out our pickup chooser form here: https://www.porterpickups.com/home/pickup-chooser/

We'll help you find a set of pickups to match your instrument. 

Porter Tone-Cast #52: "Is your Shop on Fire!?" & Other Funny Things Customers Say

A little change of pace with episode 52. We wanted to bring you behind the curtain for some funny conversations we have with customers. Everything from awkward to confusing. 

We wish everyone well in these crazy times. 

Porter Tone-Cast #51: The Khrosis Guitar Model turns 3 & More about Why We do What We do

In Episode 51, we talk through the 3 year anniversary of the Porter Khrosis model guitar! Launched three years ago THIS week, we talk through the features and journey of the guitar and the business throughout from the shop setup to the history of why we got into guitars in the first place.

We also hit more on WHY we do what we do as a business. 

Check out the Khrosis guitar here: https://porterguitars.com/khrosis/