Erik Ulven 6/11/25 Erik Ulven 6/11/25

The Amp That Only Played the Truth

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.

Erik Ulven 6/4/25 Erik Ulven 6/4/25

Why Most Guitarists Struggle With Confidence (And How to Find Yours)

Erik Ulven 5/28/25 Erik Ulven 5/28/25

How to Protect Your Energy as a Creator

5 shifts you can make as a creative to stay locked in.

Erik Ulven 5/21/25 Erik Ulven 5/21/25

5 Myths Most Guitarists Believe About Setups. Maybe you do, too???

5 Myths about guitar setups and my experience with them.

Erik Ulven 5/14/25 Erik Ulven 5/14/25

The Myth of Consistency For Creatives

Erik Ulven 5/7/25 Erik Ulven 5/7/25

You Don’t Need A Niche - You Need Permission

Erik Ulven 4/29/25 Erik Ulven 4/29/25

Should You Monetize Your Creativity?

Erik Ulven 4/29/25 Erik Ulven 4/29/25

Why Originality Feels Scary - And Why You Should Do It Anyway

Erik Ulven 4/29/25 Erik Ulven 4/29/25

How I Connected with My True Self at 33

Erik Ulven 4/22/25 Erik Ulven 4/22/25

Original By Design Home Page

Erik Ulven 4/15/25 Erik Ulven 4/15/25

Original By Design Trailer