Golden Age of Gear - hosted by Joey Landreth & Derek from Revv Amps

Chicago Iron Octavian  | Ep. 24 - Golden Age of Gear

This 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 expensive pedal Joey ever bought, and it's been with him ever since.

The Octavian is a faithful clone of the legendary Tycobrahe Octavia, the same fuzz that helped shape iconic tones f...

James Tyler Studio Elite with Dann Huff  | Ep. 23 - Golden Age of Gear

This 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 decades and includes work on some of the biggest records in the world, Dann’s influence on modern music is impossible to overstate.

In this episode, we dive into some serious guitar talk, ...

Schecter Nick Johnston - USA Custom | Ep. 22 - Golden Age of Gear

In 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 its stunning wenge neck to the killer tone and rock-solid stability, this isn’t the Schecter you think you know. The guys chat about the backstory behind the guitar, how it compares to the...

Giudis Pedals | Ep. 21 - Golden Age of Gear

This 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 repurposed military control box.
Sent to Joey by Giulio from Italy, this one-of-a-kind stompbox delivers gritty octave fuzz tones, a starve switch for voltage freakouts, and a vintage enclosure ...

Harmony Stratotone | Ep. 20 - Golden Age of Gear

In 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 by his hero, the legendary Kevin Breit.

From slide inspiration and gear trades to late-night Orbit Room gigs, this guitar’s journey is anything but ordinary. Joey and Derek dig into what makes this Stratotone so special — fro...

Revv G2 V2 | Ep. 19 - Golden Age of Gear

In 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 Screamer. The guys walk through what’s changed between the original G2 and the new version, from the feel and tone to the quieter noise floor and smoother top end. With updated voicing, refined drive modes...

Crazy Tube Circuits - Unobtanium | Ep. 18 - Golden Age of Gear

This 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. On the other? A Dumble-inspired drive with a switch to toggle between Steel String Singer and Overdrive Special tones.

We compare the standard version to the RAW edition (complete ...

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 Bramhall.

We compare an original Zonk Machine (on loan from our buddy at Dominion Fuzz) with a vintage-modded clone from Zero Amplification. What makes this pedal so unique? Is it t...

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 impressive track record, having worked on legendary gear for companies like Bad Cat Amps, Tone King, Soldano, Synergy, and our personal favorite — the Ampete Amp Switchers.

Peter and Der...

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-quality precision. Built by Gareth from Stand Alone Productions and Simon from AnalogTube, this pedal isn’t just for guitarists; it’s a full-fledged studio tool with incredible versatility.

From rich harmonic overdrive...

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 at this rare and uniquely designed analog delay—one of only 25 ever made.

In this episode, we explore:

• The story behind the Flux Capacitor Delay and how it was almost lost forever
• A full breakdown of its sou...

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 relationship that’s been going strong ever since. From the Generator 7-40 to the Dynamis, to playing a key role in developing the D20, Joey has been shaping Revv’s sound in the studio and on th...

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 how can you be a true Canadian and not know about the Outdoor Rink? 🤦‍♂️🏒
Will the Topanga live up to the hype? Does it bring that lush, vintage spring reverb magic? Watch as we put it...

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 honor his son’s memory, Dan created ‘Guitars That Care’—a program where proceeds from one guitar sale each month go to charities supporting addiction recovery, along with 10% of revenue from e...

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 deluxe tone.
Joey takes us through the features and functionality of this versatile preamp pedal, demonstrating how it can be used effectively in both the effects loop and in front of yo...

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 the most cloned pedals on the market, the Klon has achieved legendary status. But is the authentic experience truly that good? Joey hasn’t really played with a real Klon much and has...

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 this video, we dive into the versatility and unique quirks of the ARDX20, highlighting why it stands out in the world of analog delays. Joey takes us through its features, demonstrating how i...

Join us this week as we explore the intriguing concept of the "Good Wood Era" in Gibson guitars! We've all heard the rumors, but is there any truth behind the hype? 
In this episode, we take a closer look at a couple of Derek's 1991 Les Paul Standards and investigate what makes these guitars so special. Is it truly the quality of the wood used, or were the manufacturing standards at Gibson significantly bett...

We're constantly looking for the best alternative to the "real thing", and from the second we plugged in the Nordvang 83 Drive we were completely floored. Taking inspiration from two of our all time favourite pedals, the Bluesbreaker and the Klon, the warmth and depth of its tones were instantly captivating. With versatile controls that actually make a noticeable difference, it was effortless to transition from rich,...