Brady Smith

Brady Smith is the cofounder of Old Blood Noise Endeavors and the Coffee & Riffs YouTube series, as well as a part-time guitar tech. Despite his deteriorating posture, he has a strong affinity for Jazzmasters and aluminum-necked guitars. And coffee. And sleep.

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Brady Smith

State of the Stomp: Breathing Room

The search for time and space—to create.

State of the Stomp: How’d You Hear About Them?

If net neutrality dies, will small businesses—like pedal makers—survive?

State of the Stomp: Let the Outside In

What precious fuel keeps the idea factory running?

State of the Stomp: L’appel du Vide

The internal battle between gear lust and contentment.

State of the Stomp: Embrace Your Secret Love

Inspiration can be found in the most unlikely places, including those once spurned.

State of the Stomp: The End of Mystery

Has the excitement and adventure disappeared from the quest for cool new gear?

State of the Stomp: Less Really Can Be More

Is your pedalboard overpopulated?

State of the Stomp: Delay vs. Reverb

A reverb junkie searches for the perfect delay buzz.

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Brady Smith

The search for time and space—to create.

If net neutrality dies, will small businesses—like pedal makers—survive?

What precious fuel keeps the idea factory running?

The internal battle between gear lust and contentment.

Inspiration can be found in the most unlikely places, including those once spurned.

Has the excitement and adventure disappeared from the quest for cool new gear?

Is your pedalboard overpopulated?

A reverb junkie searches for the perfect delay buzz.