This episode isn’t just about tone—it’s about truth. The right pickups don’t just sound good… they reflect who you are as a player.

In this episode of Original by Design, I break down how to choose pickups that actually match your touch, your feel, and your expression—not just what other people say “sounds better.” Whether you're building a guitar, upgrading a stock model, or trying to understand why your rig doesn’t feel quite right, this is the perspective most players skip.

We’ll cover:

• What pickups really do (and don’t do)

• How your style, touch, and tone goals should inform your choice

• Examples of pickups that shape identity—visually and sonically

• Why clarity > hype when it comes to your signal chain

🎧 Forget tone chases. Let your pickups serve your style.

Every creative decision comes with noise—advice, pressure, opinions. But there’s one voice that’s always right: your inner authority.

In this episode of Original by Design, we explore what it means to make aligned decisions as a creator using your Human Design authority—whether it’s emotional, splenic, sacral, or otherwise. This isn’t just about knowing what to do—it’s about remembering how to listen to what’s already true.

We’ll cover:

• Why logic often leads you away from clarity

• How to recognize the voice of your inner authority

• Real-world examples of aligned vs. forced decisions

• Reflective questions to guide your next creative move

🎧 This is your reminder: You already know. You just have to listen.

You don’t need millions of followers. You need the right people—ones who resonate with your vision, not just your content.

In this episode of Original by Design, I’m sharing what I’ve learned about building true creative community: the kind that grows from alignment, not algorithms. If you’ve ever felt invisible, unsupported, or unsure how to connect with others who “get it,” this is for you.

We’ll cover:

• Why community starts with clarity (not marketing)

• How to call in the people meant for your work

• The difference between an audience and a field

• Reflection questions to help you realign

🎧 Listen. Reflect. Create. And let the right people find you.

Welcome to Tone Tales—short, strange stories from the shadows of the gear world.

Each episode blends myth, music, and mystery. Haunted pedals, cursed guitars, forgotten licks, and impossible tones—all wrapped in original short fiction for guitarists who believe their gear might have a soul.