Uploaded March 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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I had the pleasure of hanging with Aussie Blues legend @stefan_hauk and hearing his new signature amplifier, talking guitars & what it takes to break through as a player.
♫ Become a Patron - patreon.com/LeonTodd
♫ My music - ragdollrock.bandcamp.com leontodd.gumroad.com
♫ Listen to my Podcast - https://anchor.fm/the-gear-podcast
♫ Sweetwater Affiliate - imp.i114863.net/LPynEM
♫ Thomann Affiliate - thmn.to/thocf/14d35cqz4o

⪢ My Fractal Blocks Library - leontodd.gumroad.com/l/leonfas
⪢ My Cab IR (FREE) - tinyurl.com/6595638b

⪢ I use Stringjoy Strings - sweetwater.sjv.io/Qjby3x

Gear I use to make my videos
⪢ Interface - imp.i114863.net/DVZQZy
⪢ Monitors - imp.i114863.net/DVZkQ2
⪢ Vocal Mic - imp.i114863.net/rnqGqG
⪢ Picks - imp.i114863.net/LPyZnM
⪢ Pedalboard - https://propellerdesigns.com.au/ Mention my name for 5% discount.
⪢ I use footswitch toppers from thehomemusician.com/. Enter the code "Leon2025" to get 20% off your order there.

Feeling social?
⪢ Follow me on Instagram- instagram.com/leon_ragdoll
⪢ Join my Discord - discord.gg/knnMWCsPrS | Invite Code - knnMWCsPrS

00:00 - Play In
01:49 - Signature Amp
05:43 - Why Headroom Matters
08:22 - The Dichotomy of Signature Gear
11:00 - Cheap Strat Pickups
12:25 - Greco LP
15:15 Money in the Guitar or Amp?
18:15 - Rhythmic Phrasing
20:50 - Going Viral
25:00 - Conclusion
26:10 - Leon Plays Out