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One of our absolute favourite artists talks tone, writing, guitars and pedals!

It is our distinct pleasure to welcome to the show an incredible singer, songwriter, artist and all-round leg-end: Madison Cunningham. No hiding today - Dan and I are both huge fans of Madi’s music, not to mention her unique approach to riffs, melodies and tones on guitar.

In this video we go over some guitar playing history before discussing her 2025 record, Ace, in the context of the pedalboard and guitars she’s using to tour the album. Madi treats us to some stellar playing and tones, providing inspiration for all.

Needless to say, we hope you enjoy watching the show as much as we did making it!

Pedals & stuff in today’s show
• Ernie Ball VP VPJr. Volume/Tuner
• Boss RC-5 Loop Station
• JHS 1 Series Fuzz
• Digitech Whammy DT
• JHS Pedals Milkman Tape Delay With Boost
• Hologram Electronics Chroma Console
• JHS Pedals Artificial Blonde
• UA Galaxy ’74 Tape Echo

Guitars in today’s show
• Martin 000C12-16E Nylon
• Reuben Cox Custom Silvertone/Rubber Bridge

Amps in today’s show
• Fender Custom Handwired ’64 Deluxe Reverb reissue with Celestion 100 speaker (the alnico 100th anniversary one)

Interesting bits and go to sections…
0:00 Intro and hello
1:29 Touring Ace as a duo
2:40 Madi’s guitar beginnings
4:30 Playing like a dude?
5:50 Nerding and pedals
8:18 Pedalboard for the tour
9:50 Dad built the board!
11:02 Revealer exhaustion, Ace breathing room
13:50 Artificial Blonde is always on
15:20 Artificial Blonde sounds
17:00 Fuzz and more… with an acoustic nylon string!
19:30 Madi’s current tunings
20:00 Flatwounds and rubber bridge
20:35 Rubber bridge and slap delay
22:45 The Rubber Bridge revolution?
25:35 Digitech Whammy as harmoniser
26:20 Go to school for music?
27:40 An XTC cover?!
30:20 Melody, harmony and writing Ace
32:55 Life According To Rachael thoughts
34:40 Time & rhythm - Dad’s a drummer
37:55 Pin It Down!
42:15 Chroma Console?
44:15 Boss Loop Station
47:10 What next for Madi?
50:45 Intensely personal writing

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