Amplified Nonsense
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If you'd like Bryan, Charles, and Chris to answer your question on an episode of Amplified Nonsense, call (513) 334-3803 and leave a voicemail.
Hosts Chris Benson of Benson Amps, Bryan Sours of Soursound Audio Works, and Charles Henry of Silktone Amplifiers talk amps, share stories, and give relationship advice.
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Episode 20: Featuring Dave Jordan from Non Human Audio
Charles, Chris, and Bryan are joined this week by Dave Jordan of Non Human Audio. They talk about how the Slow Loris and Florist came to be, breadboarding, snacks (of course), and more. There's also…
Episode 19: Dropping Prices, Talking Tubes, Scopes vs. Analyzers
Charles is back on the podcast this week, and he gives an update on his Japanese office and talks about his decision to lower the price on his Expander pedal. The three talk about tubes and answer…
Episode 18: Guitar Amp or Bass Amp?
This week, Chris and Bryan are joined by Tracii Guns of L.A. Guns. The three discuss Tracii's amp building, the difference between bass and guitar amps, their musical projects, and answer a…
Episode 17: Single-Ended Amps and Non-Musical Noises
Charles talks about a quick trip to South Korea. Chris talks about fixing a unique piece of gear. Bryan wonders if there are any great-sounding spring reverb units from a specific country. The three…
Episode 16: Featuring John Snyder of Electronic Audio Experiments
Charles, Chris, and Bryan are joined this week by John Snyder of Electronic Audio Experiments. They field caller questions about D&D, aluminum guitars, the Winter Olympics, long dogs, and…
Episode 15: The 880 Watt Amp Lives, Anaheim Recap, Follow Your Dreams
This week, Chris and Bryan talk about the response in Anaheim to Babylon, the 880 watt tube amp they've spent the past several months building. Charles shares stories from Japan and his former life…
Episode 14: The Top Secret Amp Project and Hi-Fi Audio
Charles is back in Japan, while Chris and Bryan have been putting the final touches on their top secret 700 watt tube amp project, which will be revealed at the 2026 Wood Wire Volts show in Anaheim.…
Episode 13: Stories from Japan, How to Make Changes Stick, Navigating Media Recommendations
Charles is (temporarily) back from Japan, and he shares stories about great food, a wild haircut, and a fortune he received after hiking up a mountain. Chris and Bryan share an update on the 700 watt…
Episode 12: Where Does Amp Tone Come From (Ramen is Pretty Cool)
Are 5U4 rectifier tubes any good? Are all guitar amps just gain staging an EQ? Is it okay to wear sweatpants to the post office? These are just some of the topics hosts Chris Benson of Benson Amps,…
Episode 11: 424 MKII Pedal, 700 Watt Amp, Living in Japan
Chris releases a new pedal that sells out immediately. Charles calculates the sound pressure level of a 700-watt amp. Bryan talks smoothies and IEC cables. The three field a listener question about…
Episode 10: Tariffs and Travel (Anyone Else Getting 2025'd?)
How are tariffs affecting amp builders? Do we deserve Mike Judge? How do you like to travel? These are just some of the topics hosts Chris Benson of Benson Amps, Bryan Sours of Soursound Audio Works,…
Episode 9: Effects Loops, Caller Updates, and More
What's the deal with effects loops? When is one useful, and when is one useless? In this episode of Amplify Nonsense, hosts Chris Benson of Benson Amps, Bryan Sours of Soursound Audio Works, and…
Episode 8: Building a 700 Watt Tube Amp
In this episode of Amplified Nonsense, hosts Chris Benson of Benson Amps, Bryan Sours of Soursound Audio Works, and Charles Henry of Silktone Amplifiers talk about the new Silktone Expander pedal,…
Episode 7: Space Echoes and MIG 50s (Spicy Caps and Crappy Jacks)
In this episode of Amplified Nonsense, hosts Chris Benson of Benson Amps, Bryan Sours of Soursound Audio Works, and Charles Henry of Silktone Amplifiers talk about repairing their Space Echo Tape…
Episode 6: The Tubes Aren't the Problem
In this episode of Amplified Nonsense, hosts Chris Benson of Benson Amps, Bryan Sours of Soursound Audio Works, and Charles Henry of Silktone Amplifiers talk about the recent Fretboard Summit in…
Episode 5: Don't Watch Alone, Alone
In this episode of Amplified Nonsense, hosts Bryan Sours of Soursound Audio Works, Charles Henry of Silktone Amplifiers, and producer Emily Harris of Get Offset talk about upcoming guitar and pedal…
Episode 4: Throw it Away, But Tell Me Where You Live, First
In this episode of Amplified Nonsense, hosts Chris Benson of Benson Amps, Bryan Sours of Soursound Audio Works, and Charles Henry of Silktone Amplifiers chat about the podcast launch, their latest…
Episode 3: A Revered…Something
Are trade shows worth it? How do you deal with internet trolls? How much money would you have to find in a festival port-a-john that you'd be willing to fish it out with your bare hands? Those are…
Episode 2: Man, That's Kind of Rude
What do you know about psychoacoustics? In this episode of Amplify Nonsense, hosts Chris Benson of Benson Amps, Bryan Sours of Soursound Audio Works, and Charles Henry of Silktone Amplifiers focus on…
Episode 1: You Guys Like Tone?
On the inaugural episode of 'Amplified Nonsense,' hosts Chris Benson of Benson Amps, Bryan Sours of Soursound Audio Works, and Charles Henry of Silktone Amplifiers, dive into the world of podcasting.…
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