Academy of Tone: Surprise Q&A!

Sometimes the best moments are unplanned… During a technical hiccup with episode #265 of Academy of Tone, something special happened: We turned the issue into an opportunity and hosted an unexpected, spontaneous Q&A session – and it was packed with insightful discussions and great vibes from our amazing community! What came up in the chat? A LOT! Here are just a few of the exciting topics we explored together: How to play faster – technique tips and practice advice The secret of the Homebase Pick – why it’s so effective Gain stacking – how to layer drives for the perfect tone Improvisation ideas – what to do when you keep repeating yourself Transformer magic – the tonal qualities of the BluBOX Staggered pole pieces – what they do and why they matter AMP1 Mercury vs. Silver – what sets them apart Studio vs. guitar preamps – understanding their differences and role Finger health on tour – tips for keeping your hands in shape when gigging daily It was real, raw, and 100% live – powered by your questions and Thomas’s decades of experience. Watch the spontaneous Q&A episode now on YouTube – and don’t miss the chance to revisit this unscripted, insightful conversation. 👉 Sometimes the best lessons come when you least expect them! Thanks to everyone who joined the chat and made it such a memorable session. Only on Academy of Tone. BLUGUITAR TEST WEEKS: https://bluguitar.com/en/aktionen/ #academyoftone #BluGuitar #ThomasBlug #crossroads #no1hamburg ____________________________________________________________________________________ Get your AMP1 MERCURY EDITION and IRIDIUM EDITION with 3 YEARS WARRANTY and FREE SHIPPING (within EU): https://bluguitar.com/en/products/ ____________________________________________________________________________________ https://bluguitar.com/ 00:00:00 - Intro - Thomas plays us some rock 00:02:16 - QA When is AmpX comming? 00:02:47 - QA How do you determine what gain to use on a pedal when boosting Amp1 00:08:46 - QA How do you make the high squeeling sound behind the nut? 00:10:13 - QA Is Julian also building the AmpX webpage for Blugprints? 00:11:15 - QA Do you adjust your pick when going from strumming to solo? 00:13:00 - An upcomming episode about gain stages in an amp 00:15:22 - QA I'm not getting any response from you on Facebook 00:16:33 - QA What are the differences between Amp1 Silver and Amp1 Mercury? 00:24:50 - QA Why don't you put the guitar cable behind the strap? 00:26:22 - QA Does the impedance curve effect the tone? 00:32:08 - QA Is Amp1 suitable for home use? 00:35:25 - QA Will AmpX have more amp designs after a while? 00:36:23 - QA When improvising live, do you think in shapes or notes or none? 00:43:48 - General conversation with chat 00:44:47 - QA Do you struggle with the different pole piece heights and volume differences on your pickups? 00:50:48 - QA Do you only play with cable or also wireless? 00:55:50 - Reactions to chat 00:57:08 - How do you stop yourself always playing the same things over and over 01:04:40 - Reactions to chat 01:05:30 - What is your right hand technique during fast runs? 01:13:11 - Guitar from the heart 01:17:01 - QA What is the difference between a mixer pre-amp and a amp pre-amp? 01:22:38 - QA Class A, Class A/B, Class D, what is the difference? 01:25:17 - QA What does the transformer do in the Blubox? 01:29:39 - Reactions to chat 01:30:53 - QA Why are Bluguitar picks shaped like an arrow? 01:33:50 - QA What is your connection to Xvive and in particular their wireless system? 01:39:30 - Reactions to chat 01:41:38 - QA How do you keep your fingers in shape when touring? 01:44:51 - QA Do you recommend a buffer pedal when using long cables? 01:46:12 - QA Why do i get extra noise when using a wireless? 01:48:03 - QA QA Do you change plectrums depending on the song? 01:51:06 - Upcomming Livestream will be tomorrow! 01:52:45 - Thank you all for watching , see you tomorrrow 01:56:23 - Outro