Phil Pluskota (Sonic Assault Studios) is an engineer, producer, and mixer from Central Florida who is known for his devastatingly sick guitar tones.

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In This Episode:

00:00:00 Exploring Guitar Tone with Phil Pluskota

00:03:31 The Futility of Internet Arguments

00:07:08 Guitar Amp and Cab Combinations for Mixing

00:17:25 Tips for Microphone Placement on Guitar Cabs

00:20:43 The Importance of Room Ambiance in Metal Music

00:24:23 The Debate on Reverb in Mixing

00:33:31 Andrew Wade's Guitar Technique

00:37:39 Exploring the 5150 Amp and Its Popularity

00:44:10 Comparing Guitar Pickups in a Mix

00:47:38 Rapid Fire Gear Q&A

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