Garza Podcast 222 - Tone Chasing, Arch Enemy & Favorite Burritos
Mar 2, 2026
He reacts to a Zakk Wylde visit and dives into a long hunt for the perfect guitar tone. He talks switching away from Mesa Triple Rectifiers and why a particular fuzz pedal became his go-to. He reacts to Metallica at The Sphere and weighs in on Arch Enemy's new singer. He also answers a fan burrito question and lists local shows he plans to attend.
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Unexpected Studio Moment With Zakk Wylde
- Chris Garza met Zakk Wylde while feeling the first signs of getting sick and documented the moment with a short car-recorded video to stay present.
- He recalls playing Zakk's guitar briefly, wishing he had played longer because the action and sound sparked a riff and inspiration.
When Tone Chasing Stops Helping
- Tone chasing can become a curse when you keep searching past the point you already found your sound.
- Garza realized he had his tone around 2007 with the PV5150/5152 and wishes he'd stuck with it like Korn did with a consistent setup.
Use Gear As A Tool Not A Destination
- Use technology as a tool to recreate a sound rather than treating it as the goal; try to capture the feel you had in a specific era.
- Garza uses his Quad Cortex to aim for his 2006–2008 sound rather than chasing new gear endlessly.