There comes a time on every guitarist’s journey when they recognize some of their gear is lacking.
Most of us, prioritize getting a nicer guitar because that’s what we are more in contact with.
However, the wisest among us know …
I’m not sure if crafting a great guitar tone is an art or a science.
What I’m sure of is that it’s not easy at all.
Every step of the signal has its own controls, and influence in shaping the …
There are many ways of shaping your guitar tone.
Some players rely mostly on their amps, while many others craft their sound exclusively with pedals.
For the latter, having a solid pedal platform amp is a must, since they still …
When you’re trying to make music the last thing you want is to damage your equipment or your ears. Someone unplugging an instrument while it is connected to a running amp is the bane of many musicians.
But sometimes you …
Sometimes it’s hard to sort out exactly what is different under the hood of various amps.
Especially with advertising getting in your head and telling you that only a certain amp will help you achieve your musical dreams.
So …
Marshall amps are one of the most iconic images of rock and roll. So it is to the company’s advantage to maintain the well-known look of their amps.
But that means that a lot of them tend to look the …
Sometimes the control layout on amplifiers is less than self-explanatory. You can turn a knob and hear a difference but what if someone asks what exactly it does?
Music doesn’t always translate well into language and the terms used to …
Pushing a tube amp until it produces an overdriven sound is one of the great pleasures of playing guitar.
But it’s not always practical and although it sounds great it’s been done millions of times.
So overdrive pedals are worth …
While overdrive pedals have been around forever, it has become increasingly common to hear and read about amp attenuators among gearheads.
But most of the popular models are not cheap and before you invest your money it is best to …
When it comes to upgrading your equipment, there’s always the worry of where to start. It’s a big step and no musician takes it lightly, and you shouldn’t.
Upgrading your equipment is a choice to define your style and it …