Nyles Lannon

Pictured and discussed in this September 26, 2021 KEXP Feedback interview.

I’ve had the same guitar since ’96 — a Fender Telecaster Deluxe ’73. This guitar has been through it all. It got stolen in Philadelphia, in 2006, while on tour (along with all the rest of our gear and our van.) Years later, it popped up on eBay. A pawn shop in Philly was listing it! Justin happened to be looking for his SVT bass head, still searching, still dreaming. And bam, there it was. Divine intervention? Could be. He then noticed the seller was also selling what looked to be my guitar. He called the police. The police knew the pawn shop… they called them and then called us back. “They want $500 for the stuff, you can pick it up tomorrow.” Hmm, ok. Well, at least I get my baby back. We had a buddy in Philly go pick the gear up, and it just so happened that Justin was heading to NY for work, so he was able to get the stuff on a truck back to San Francisco. Reunited!

Clearly it’s just meant to be my guitar. And I will take it to the grave. I’ve replaced the frets already once and they need it badly again, the body is in crappy shape, the strings get buzzy, and it always needs some work… but really it’s mostly about the pickups with this thing. It just sounds great; it has a more chimey sound than you would think for humbucker, but still has that humbucker smooth richness.

Pictured and discussed in this September 26, 2021 KEXP Feedback interview.

I’ve always been an atmosphere guy. I think the pedal I’ve had the longest is my vintage Memory Man Deluxe by Electro-Harmonix. I’ve already gone through at least three of these. What can I say about this pedal? It is just a staple, every guitarist should have one. I love the chorus reverb; it adds luscious depth and overtones to everything.

Pictured and discussed in this September 26, 2021 KEXP Feedback interview.

In recent years, I’ve fallen in love with adding a little sheen of organ or mellotron to my playing, especially lead melody lines. I’ve been a fan of the Electro-Harmonix C9 since that thing came out. I just use it ever so slightly. You can hear it on our last couple albums and also on my last solo release. I just love the sound of it, especially coupled with the Strymon Ola Chorus pedal. The Ola is a great sounding chorus.

Pictured and discussed in this September 26, 2021 KEXP Feedback interview.

In recent years, I’ve fallen in love with adding a little sheen of organ or mellotron to my playing, especially lead melody lines. I’ve been a fan of the Electro-Harmonix C9 since that thing came out. I just use it ever so slightly. You can hear it on our last couple albums and also on my last solo release. I just love the sound of it, especially coupled with the Strymon Ola Chorus pedal. The Ola is a great sounding chorus.

Pictured and discussed in this September 26, 2021 KEXP Feedback interview.

For overdrive, I tend to use Death by Audio Interstellar Overdriver, which I bought about 15 years ago. Great overdrive, not too gnarly. I also have an Ibanez Tube Screamer (I use it for a little boost with definition), and Fulltone OCD (a smoother, heavy distortion). These all sound great going to my Fender Deluxe Reverb Amp.

Pictured and discussed in this September 26, 2021 KEXP Feedback interview.

For overdrive, I tend to use Death by Audio Interstellar Overdriver, which I bought about 15 years ago. Great overdrive, not too gnarly. I also have an Ibanez Tube Screamer (I use it for a little boost with definition), and Fulltone OCD (a smoother, heavy distortion). These all sound great going to my Fender Deluxe Reverb Amp.

Pictured and discussed in this September 26, 2021 KEXP Feedback interview.

For overdrive, I tend to use Death by Audio Interstellar Overdriver, which I bought about 15 years ago. Great overdrive, not too gnarly. I also have an Ibanez Tube Screamer (I use it for a little boost with definition), and Fulltone OCD (a smoother, heavy distortion). These all sound great going to my Fender Deluxe Reverb Amp.

Mentioned in this September 26, 2021 KEXP Feedback interview.

For delay, I’ve used a Line 6 DL4 (not pictured) for as long as I can remember, it’s another staple.

Pictured and discussed in this September 26, 2021 KEXP Feedback interview.

For delay, I’ve used a Line 6 DL4 (not pictured) for as long as I can remember, it’s another staple. I recently picked up an Electro-Harmonix Canyon, I like that little thing too. After the delay I go into an Afterneath by EarthQuaker Devices. It’s an echo reverb, and I find it impossible to understand. But if I get the knobs right, it can provide a wonderful reverb cloud when I need it.

Lastly, I’m going through the xotic EP Booster. It’s a nice little tone enhancer.

Pictured and discussed in this September 26, 2021 KEXP Feedback interview.

For delay, I’ve used a Line 6 DL4 (not pictured) for as long as I can remember, it’s another staple. I recently picked up an Electro-Harmonix Canyon, I like that little thing too. After the delay I go into an Afterneath by EarthQuaker Devices. It’s an echo reverb, and I find it impossible to understand. But if I get the knobs right, it can provide a wonderful reverb cloud when I need it.

Lastly, I’m going through the xotic EP Booster. It’s a nice little tone enhancer.

Pictured and discussed in this September 26, 2021 KEXP Feedback interview.

Lastly, I’m going through the xotic EP Booster. It’s a nice little tone enhancer.

Pictured in this September 26, 2021 KEXP Feedback interview.

Mentioned in this September 26, 2021 KEXP Feedback interview.

Who doesn’t love analog synths? I snagged a used Arp Odyssey back in the mid-'90s at Black Market music in San Francisco. That baby has been on so many songs. It’s just a beast, just a gnarly, monophonic beast. Great for bass lines, great for lead. I also have a Roland Juno 60, which is a fantastic poly, it just never gets old. For fun/weird sounds, I have a Sequential Circuits Six-Trak. It seems to always have something to say. I also have a Realistic MG-1 for Moog-like sounds — very fun, easy to understand little guy with a fantastic sounding filter. I still need a Moog though.

Mentioned in this September 26, 2021 KEXP Feedback interview.

Who doesn’t love analog synths? I snagged a used Arp Odyssey back in the mid-'90s at Black Market music in San Francisco. That baby has been on so many songs. It’s just a beast, just a gnarly, monophonic beast. Great for bass lines, great for lead. I also have a Roland Juno 60, which is a fantastic poly, it just never gets old. For fun/weird sounds, I have a Sequential Circuits Six-Trak. It seems to always have something to say. I also have a Realistic MG-1 for Moog-like sounds — very fun, easy to understand little guy with a fantastic sounding filter. I still need a Moog though.

Mentioned in this September 26, 2021 KEXP Feedback interview.

Who doesn’t love analog synths? I snagged a used Arp Odyssey back in the mid-'90s at Black Market music in San Francisco. That baby has been on so many songs. It’s just a beast, just a gnarly, monophonic beast. Great for bass lines, great for lead. I also have a Roland Juno 60, which is a fantastic poly, it just never gets old. For fun/weird sounds, I have a Sequential Circuits Six-Trak. It seems to always have something to say. I also have a Realistic MG-1 for Moog-like sounds — very fun, easy to understand little guy with a fantastic sounding filter. I still need a Moog though.

Pictured in this September 26, 2021 KEXP Feedback interview.

In the YouTube video titled "Film School - Full Performance (Live on KEXP)" recorded on February 12, 2024, Nyles Lannon can be seen using the Red Panda Context Reverb pedal at the 15:43 mark. This performance was hosted by KEXP and features the band Film School performing live in the KEXP studio.

In the YouTube video titled “Film School - Full Performance (Live on KEXP)” recorded on February 12, 2024, Nyles Lannon is observed using the Electro-Harmonix Nano Small Stone EH4800 Phase Shifter V2 pedal at the 15:43 mark. The performance was hosted by KEXP and features the band Film School performing live in the KEXP studio.

In the YouTube video titled "Film School - Full Performance (Live on KEXP)" recorded on February 12, 2024, Nyles Lannon is clearly seen using the MXR M104 Distortion+ pedal at the 15:43 mark. This video, hosted by KEXP, features the band Film School performing live in the KEXP studio.

In the YouTube video titled “Film School - Full Performance (Live on KEXP),” recorded on February 12, 2024, Nyles Lannon is clearly seen using the Paul Cochrane Timmy V3 pedal at the 15:43 mark. The performance, hosted by KEXP, features the band Film School performing live in the KEXP studio.

In the YouTube video titled "Film School - Full Performance (Live on KEXP)" recorded on February 12, 2024, Nyles Lannon is seen using the DigiTech WH-5 Whammy V pedal at the 15:43 mark. This performance, hosted by KEXP, features the band Film School performing live in the KEXP studio.