One reason why playing acoustic guitar is so popular is because it’s so easy to get started. All you really need is the guitar itself, pick it up from time to time, and learn something new. However, things get a bit more complicated when you decide to share your playing with the world, whether through …
Noise gate pedals are often overlooked in terms of importance, simply because they don’t produce the dramatic, tone-altering effects of other pedals. However, if you are experiencing noise issues in your signal chain, the importance of these pedals cannot be overstated. When you use a high-quality noise gate pedal, it allows your other effects to …
For any guitarist that plays an electric guitar, guitar amps are essential. Whether it’s for practicing, recording, or playing shows, you’re going to need a guitar amp at some point. They come in all ranges of prices, sizes, and features, and today we’re going to look at some of the most affordable prices available for …
A high-quality amplifier is one of the best ways to improve your metal tone. When it comes to choosing a metal amp, you have a lot of options. You can opt for a high quality all-tube amp, but when talking about high distortion tones solid-state amps can be just as good of an option in …
You’re a Bass Player, you’ve been rocking for a while, laying down those funky bass lines or just jamming with your mates, but you started to feel like something in your tone is lacking, that you could do more. The answer probably isn’t a new bass or a new amp or an 8×10” bass cabinet. …
A good tuner pedal is one of the most important pieces of gear you can invest in. Tuners are certainly overlooked and underrated tools, that are not only useful for accurate tuning, but also for setting up your instrument the right way. I’ve had bandmates show up with all kinds of various tuning implements. Needless …
As music technology has advanced in recent decades, the range of guitar pedals available to musicians has increased exponentially. In some cases, the original, vintage pedals still dominate certain effects. Other instances have seen modern digital pedals grow in popularity. When assembling your pedalboard, it’s important to have an understanding of the various types of …
Knowing how to tune an instrument is an essential skill for a musician of any caliber. Whether you’re a complete beginner or a seasoned pro, knowing how to tune your guitar, bass or ukelele is usually the first step before starting your musical endeavors. In fact, a lot of innovation in the tuning industry has …
Purchasing a guitar system is not something you do every day. So, there are some things you need to know and consider when doing it. In this article, we’ll guide you through the process and help you find the right system for you. We’ll start this article by jumping straight into reviews on the best …
Collecting guitar pedals for many players becomes a hobby just by itself. Once you start buying one pedal after another, it’s almost impossible to stop yourself from buying one more. The next thing you know, you realize you’ve spent more money on pedals than on guitars (laughs). Done right, pedals can take your guitar tone …