That Pedal Show – We Visit AnalogMan HQ In The USA

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We had the great opportunity to visit the USA in October 2017. While en route to Riff City Guitar in New Hope, Minnesota, we stopped via Bethel, Connecticut to meet one of the boutique effects world’s true pioneers: Mike Piera, aka Analog Man!
Mike was kind enough to show us around his awesome collection of old stuff before taking a brief look at the production side of Analog Man. It’s a very small company of skilled and dedicated staff making exceptional quality analogue effects boxes that draw from, evolve, and indeed greatly surpass many vintage classic designs.
This is Part 1 of our experience, that includes a very quick flick through some Analog Man core pedals. In Part 2 we will dive deeper into Mike’s incredible world of Sun Face Fuzz pedals to see what we can learn.
In the meantime, please enjoy the video…

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Pedals in this episode…
• Analog Man Envelope Filter
• Analog Man Bi-Comp (rev 5)
• Analog Man Prince Of Tone
• Analog Man Bi-Chorus
• Analog Man ARDX20 Delay
• Analog Man Astro Tone Fuzz
• Analog Man Boss DS-1/Pro With Midrange
• Analog Man Bad Bob Boost
• Analog Man Beano Boost

Interesting bits and go-to sections…
- Here we are then! 00:00
- Tube Screamers in the doorway: 1:00
- Vintage stuff everywhere! 1:48
- Background and how Mike got into pedals: 2:40
- More vintage madness – Mu-Tron Flanger and more: 6:30
- The production room (and more vintage madness): 10:50
- The new Analog Man Envelope Filter: 12:20
- Old parts and why everything matters: 12:50
- Transistors! 16:05
- More detail on the new Envelope Filter: 18:20
- A software engineer in Japan: 19:55

- Let's hear some pedals! 24:07
- Envelope Filter: 26:00
- Bi-Comp Rev 5: 28:30
- Astro Tone Fuzz: 31:15
- Prince Of Tone: 32:18
- Bi-Chorus: 33:20
- ARDX20 Delay: 35:00
- Boss DS-1 Pro Mod with Mid Control: 38:50
- Bad Bob Booster: 41:20
- Beano Booster: 43:00
- Today's amps?: 43:30
- More Beano Booster: 41:15
- A very quick pek at Part 2: FUZZ! 46:10

- So what is it about analogue anyway? 46:21
- What's new - what's coming next? 49:30

Guitars & amps in this episode
• Fender 1968 Telecaster
• Fender 1978 Stratocaster
• Fender 1966 Super Reverb
• Fender Pro Junior into vintage Marshall 4x12 with Celestion Greenbacks

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[oansun]

Watching in 2020 for the 15th time. Greatest episode

[ritchpercival]

Can't spell AnalogMan without Anal.  Talk about a well organized and well run business.  It's refreshing to see someone that cares this much about what he does and takes so much pride in it.

[Amish_Trivedi]

People who got on the list after seeing this episode have not yet made it to the top of the list for KoT :)

[OriginEffectsUK]

I'm looking forward to watching this one - love checking out another pedal builders' offices!

[avgjoegat]

Watched this back then, added myself to the KOT waitlist 6 years later I got the invite to place my order last night. I can’t wait!

[archiviloria]

It's so nice to see Dan wearing a Keeley shirt while Mike is wearing his Analogman shirt. I can't imagen someone visiting the Gibson factory wearing a Fender shirt.

[mgscheue]

So fun! You should visit Earthquaker Devices, too.

[michaela]

At some point, Mike needs to open a museum!

I also love how Mike closed his eyes while answering some of the questions. You could see his mind sorting through years of information and experiences. What a treasure of knowledge!

[cliftontorrence]

Last summer I stopped in to visit the crew a while and was warmly received. Purchased the in store demo KOT (no long waiting period), and I've been thrilled with it ever since. Got a complimentary AM tie dye tee in blue just like Mike's, Dan's right, AM is a totally tripped out spot on our planet. Vortex of happiness. Everything's Hand Made, one at a time. Just the best. Thanks Guys !

[stringswood]

What a lovely Pedal Show. How can you not love Mike when one of his first comments is about Chris Squire- 'Rest In Peace' with gentle warmth and sincerity. What a great story and what a fascinating person in his genuine humility for such incredible skill, vision and the joy and inspiration he has given while treating weekend warriors with the same respect as legends. I agree, his email replies have always been respectful, honest and as prompt as his precious time allows. Great show guys and long may Analogman's song go on.

[belo]

This man as a great tee-shirt !!! GILMOUR ACADEMY !!!

[mikeplaysguitar]

I love the work Mike does, and the pedals he built for Trey Anastasio have been such a huge part of his sound. I thank him for that!!

[rudytrimarco]

There's something quite special about seeing dedicated focus paired with zero arrogance, resulting in a first class product in a very honest setting. Hats off to Mike and The AnalogMan Team.

[Teleman]

Mike Piera is a living legend. The man’s at the top of the game and rightfully so. I’ve played his pedals for about 20 years now and I have yet to play a bad one. Can’t say that for every company or builder. Long live the Analogone!

[grahamkelly]

A beano and a prince of tone, and your ready to gig. Sounds awsome

[andrebrito]

Amazing! I really could see exactly where/how my KOT is being made! You guys should win a medal of world guitar legacy !! It’s incredible to realize the effort you’re given to make all of us, anonymous guitar players all over the world, closer! Instructive, educative and the funniest guitar channel ever..not only sharing vital information but even more important sharing Inspiration! Thank you 🏅

[jdemedeiros]

King of Tone just arrived in the mail yesterday! Definitely worth the 1.5 year wait!

[sowhat]

I got on the KOT wait list after watching That Pedal Show. I can’t wait to get the pedal. Great to see behind the scenes and hear from the actual “Analog Man”.

[elixir]

When I got my King of Tone, I stopped searching for overdrives. For a while that is. 5 years later, I still haven't tried an overdrive that is better to my ears. Like Queen, It's a kind of magic.

[GxBxN]

I’m re-watching this 4+ years after this was originally released, having just received my wonderful King of Tone after waiting 4 years on the waiting list, while also feeling a little nostalgic and sad with how much the world has changed since with COVID-19, masks, distancing, travel, etc.