The Obsession Behind 2-Rock | Eli Lester

About this episode

Eli Lester discusses his passion for sound and craftsmanship in the world of amplifiers.

My guest today is Eli Lester, owner and CEO of Two-Rock Amplifiers and Divided by Thirteen. Eli is someone deeply obsessed with sound, craftsmanship, history, and the idea that the smallest details still matter. From vintage gear and vacuum tubes to photography, hot rods, and building amplifiers component by component, his world is driven by curiosity and an unwillingness to settle for “good enough.” What stood out to me most is that Eli still approaches this work like a fan. Even aft...

People in this episode

Host: Jamie Gale

Guest: Eli Lester

Topics covered

• sound
• craftsmanship
• amplifiers
• vintage gear
• curiosity

Keywords

• Eli Lester
• Two-Rock Amplifiers
• Divided by Thirteen
• sound
• craftsmanship
• vintage gear
• amplifiers

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Two-Rock Amplifiers, Divided by Thirteen

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