<p>As any regular person does I have a sneaky look at the guitar pedals of bands as they setup. You often see reoccurring favourites - the Boss Digital Delays, a ProcCo Rats, Big Muffs etc.</p><p>At a recent Space Academy show my routine checkout revealed one of the most unique and beautiful collections of pedals Id ever seen - wooden pedals with big knobs and rounded edges filled the board. </p><p>Turns out that was the personal board of <strong>Ryan Nicol</strong>, that night playing in Ōtautahi band HOIHOI and his pedal board consisted almost of pedals he’d built entirely himself.</p><p>You’ll also spot his pedals on the board of Aotearoa guitar icon <strong>Andrew Wilson</strong> of <strong>Die! Die! Die!</strong> and anyone else who was lucky enough to get their hands on his seriously small runs.</p><p>In this interview we discuss all things pedals and noise, the intersections of creativity and practicality, and why everyone who grows up on a farm loves metal.</p><p>If you prefer you can watch the interview on the <strong>Mt Noise Podcast YouTube Channel </strong>below.</p><p>Follow Ryan over on Instagram <a target="_blank" href="https://www.instagram.com/glacialcreative?igsh=aWw1MWdxeGVqemdj">@glacialcreative</a> </p> <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://mtnoise.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_1">mtnoise.substack.com</a>