Crazy Pedalboard! JAM Pedals At That Pedal Show [Jannis' Bonkers Board, Band Jams & Interview]

Jannis, Ilias & Emmanuel join us for chat, playing and fun!

Welcome to the show! We are delighted to welcome our great friends Jannis Anastasakis, Ilias Pantoleon and Emmanuel Vourakis from JAM Pedals to Schwangri-La.
Regular viewers will know that we have a special relationship with JAM, not least because of our collaboration on the Harmonious Monk pedal. Its very existence is evidence of the deep respect we have for the inspirational art and craft that emanates from their facility in Athens, Greece.
While they were visiting the UK to see Blur at Wembley and take in a few dealers along the way, we thought it would be only proper to get them into the studio to talk… and play!

There are English language captions available if you find Jannis (or me and Dan) hard to understand.

The first track Jannis plays at 0:35 is a version of the track 'Agrypnia' by Greek songwriter Thanasis Papakonstantinou

Jannis also mentions an artist with whom he plays; Dan and I attended a gig. The artist is Michalis Siganidis.

Enjoy the show!

Pedals used in this episode

Interesting bits & go-to sections
0:00 Yasas!
0:35 Jannis Solo Jam 1
4:40 Some background & context
7:27 Jannis’ start in electronics
9:15 Amazing artwork
11:23 Band Jam 1
13:40 Analogue at heart, the way it’s done
17:30 How does R&D work?
22:45 How hard was Harmonious Monk?
24:08 Jannis Solo Jam 2
31:29 The pedal that put JAM on the map
33:55 Jannis’ music style & influence
38:00 Jannis’ pedalboard & must haves
39:45 Bits of metal and springs
43:30 Dumb guitar players? [like Mick]
47:20 Jannis’ parallel career
50:45 JAM next steps?
52:58 Where is the pedal market going?
54:57 Band Jam 2

Guitars in this episode
• Gibson Custom True Historic ’57 Les Paul Goldtop, Murphy Aged - no video yet
• 1971 Fender Precision Bass (belongs to Aynsley Lister)

Amps in this episode
• Fender Bassman 70 (1979) & Barefaced Audio Big Twin cabinet
(Bass amp for Jannis solo, and also the band jams)

• Two Rock Classic Reverb Signature 100/50 & 212 cab with TR1265B speakers

• Two-Rock TS1 50-watt 1x12 combo with TR1265B speakers

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[Subropontes]

I’m very glad I don’t have Jannis’ skills and creativity to loop like that otherwise I’d lock myself in a room with a lot of gear, stop eating, sleeping or showering and I’d play until I die. That was VERY special.

[VintageRadius]

I’m at the point where Dan starts tapping a bass solo along with the guitar solo. Almost fell off my chair 😂

[Lozzolauzer]

It's people like them I wanna buy pedals from. Genuinely kind, fun and creative minds. One of your best episodes for sure! Thank you guys =)

[TauRiOneill]

That end jam was the greatest thing I’ve heard on your channel, ever. Bravo brothers!

[joakimflinck]

Here is something you dont see or hear every day. Outside the box, in every way, love it

[shorerocks]

Art for your ears - that's what I call a fitting moto for Jam pedals!

[jtcolecomedy]

"I borrowed this leg" hilarious. TPS introducing me to Thorpy and JAM has been tremendous.

[brymills]

The playing by Jannis is just incredible.

[richhubacker]

this episode is freaking amazing and gives me hope for the universe.

[leemichaelgeller]

This episode was exactly what I needed.
Thanks to all of you!

[TheGuitarBay]

Jannis is an astonishing musician, well established in the Greek music scene. So proud of my fellow compatriot! :D Γεια σου Γιάννη! Awesome to see you on TPS...
Dan and Mick keep killing it :) Lots of love to you both

[michaela]

I love your interviews with the best creative minds in the pedal "sound" business. I always learn so much about the intersection of creativity, electronics, sound, and the physical world.

[elliotgreen]

Sometimes when I play around with sounds my wife says I'm creative and it feels good, then I see Jannis and realise I am basically just a child playing aimlessly with their toys 😅

So much inspiring stuff in here! Thanks for the great interviewing and production to bring it out too guys

[mt._cleverest]

Wow! ah man, what a rollercoaster this episode... The jam at the end sounds just like I imagine a Porcupine Tree jam from back then...mind blown...

[sporknoggin]

This was the most pedalcentric episode I have ever seen! You are all beautiful people, peas be with you! 🙂

[fletches]

That last jam was ferkin' excellent. Reminiscent of early Floyd doing "Careful with that axe Eugene" on a particularly trippy night. Someone needs to show this to Gilmour. Get him on the show already.

[jdoppler]

Loved this show. The music, they guy and JAM Pedals, of course.

[ghalston]

I just discovered JAM pedals.. Retired in Athens, and feeling quite fortunate to be able to spend a lot of time learning new things on my guitar and jamming with my Greek friends. ❤ Υια σας παιδιά, όλα τα καλά! Oh, and I just ordered my first JAM pedal, a Harmonius Monk!

[newzerokanata]

I would absolutely love a post-rock / experimental album from Jannis! I'm incredibly impressed by the music he makes, and doing it all in the moment.

[richardpribbernow]

Great show gentlemen ! TPS has become a staple in my tv viewing. I love the camaraderie and the amazing wealth of knowledge. Thanks for all the laughs and the great music. PLEASE make an album together. You two know each other so well that the guitar sparks fly when you play together. Love and appreciation from Florida !!!