S3E11 - Yes, we talked about NAMM w/ Adrian Thorpe of ThorpyFX

S3E11 - Yes, we talked about NAMM w/ Adrian Thorpe of ThorpyFX

Author: 40 Watt Podcast April 20, 2023 Duration: 1:03:16

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Adrian Thorpe is a former Major in the British Army and a qualified Ammunition  Technical Officer (ATO) who decided when he left the military that it was time to put his technical training and love of blowing things up to good use - building guitar pedals! While it's not the most direct or common route, Thorpy has translated it into one of the most unique and highest quality pedal brands in the business in ThorpyFX and has additionally lent his expertise to his partnership with musician Mikey Demus in forming Redbeard Effects.

In this episode we talk about how Adrian got into building pedals, what kinds of sounds he likes, and yes, we talked about NAMM!

Hope you enjoy this episode as much as I did!

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