This week, we’re chatting with Rhys John Stubbs, founder of UK-based Bigfoot Engineering. Rhys is best known for his effects pedals, but he just released a beautiful album of original acoustic guitar instrumentals called ‘Zems.’ We love it.

We talk about Rhys’ journey through music (and how a Fretboard Journal video with the Milk Carton Kids shaped his playing!), his love for acoustic guitars, pedal production, and so much more.

https://www.bigfootengineering.com/

Listen to ‘Zems’: https://www.bigfootengineering.com/music.html#/

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