FX Pedal Planet Online Store is pleased to share that founder Steve Dennis recently appeared as guest on episode 44 of The Tone Lounge Podcast with hosts Frank Fleckenstein and Jonathan Guillemette. The episode brings together three people with a genuine passion for music gear, tone and the realities of today’s musical instrument industry.

The Tone Lounge has developed into a relaxed but insightful space where musicians can hear proper conversation about pedals, amplifiers, tone shaping and recording approaches, alongside reflections on what is happening across the wider MI market. Listeners value the grounded, experience led discussions that go beyond surface level gear talk.

Frank Fleckenstein, of FFX Audio, contributes more than twenty years of MI industry experience, having worked across sales, distribution, marketing, product development and product management. After years spent helping develop amplifiers, pedals, software and accessories, he turned his electronics background towards his own pedal line. His focus is on creating multi purpose circuits that offer real usefulness for a wide range of players, from traditional blues fans to modern, technically driven musicians, with controls that make sense immediately.

Jonathan Guillemette brings a further layer of expertise through both the podcast and his own platform, TL Toneworks. TL Toneworks is a channel dedicated to classic and modern tones, featuring amp shootouts, pedal demonstrations and tone guides designed for real world players. Whether it’s the character of a Vox AC15 or AC30, the familiar feel of classic Fender and Marshall sounds, or comparisons between boutique pedals, Jonathan’s videos aim to help players find the tone that suits them best. With honest demos, comparison tests and weekly new content, his channel has become a helpful resource for anyone interested in practical, usable guitar tone.

Episode 44 of The Tone Lounge explores Steve Dennis’s journey from running a pedal focused Facebook group to founding FX Pedal Planet Online Store. Steve discusses how the business has grown during a challenging period for the MI industry, his views on the current market environment and the principles that guide the shop today. He also talks about some of the builders and companies he admires, making the discussion particularly interesting for musicians who like to understand how specialist retailers and independent makers operate.

Episode 44 of The Tone Lounge is available now, and it’s an engaging listen for players who appreciate hearing from independent creators and retailers. If the episode sparks curiosity about FFX Audio, you can explore the full range of their pedals on the FX Pedal Planet Online Store. Frank’s designs are known for offering versatility, character and practicality, and the full selection is ready to browse on our site.

If you’d like to support the independent music gear community, please consider following FX Pedal Planet, FFX Audio and The Tone Lounge on social media, as well as Jonathan’s TL Toneworks channel. A simple like, follow or recommendation to a fellow musician genuinely helps small makers, retailers and content creators continue the work they love.

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