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 …
There’s no sugarcoating it: shopping for a bass amp can be quite a headache. Whether you’re buying something small on a budget, or you’re preparing to invest in a professional-grade amp to complete your rig, the sheer amount of options on the market are sure to overwhelm you. How many watts? Combo or stack? Tube …
Are you interested in upgrading the pickups on your jazz bass? Are you bored of the sound of the stock pickups that arrived in your Fender or Squier? Are you seeking something with a little more bang and thump? Something a little higher-tech, with less noise, and with great clarity, punch, and sustain? Do you …
Effects pedals have a transformative impact on the tone, color, and characteristics of a guitar. Along with the particular amplifier and guitar model you choose, pedals are extremely important if you want to take control of your guitar’s output. In this article, I’ll be discussing octave pedals. Pitch-shifting is an excellent way to add layers …
I’m sure you’ve suffered through low-quality phone recordings that sound like an old tape machine. But with modern tech, it’s easy to get studio-quality sound at your home, and it’s more affordable than ever. The days of 480P YouTube videos are gone, and now you can get HD video and audio using a simple setup. …
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 …
For an electric bass player, there are two things that make up over 90 percent of your tone; the bass that you play and the amp that you use to amplify your instrument. You’ve already got your bass, so now you need the right amp to let it truly shine. You have the option of …
The 12AX7 is one of the most influential and popular vacuum tubes used for guitar amplifiers and other audio-related equipment. This small device has played a major role in shaping many iconic electric guitar tones since it was first used many decades ago. Known for its high-gain design and warm, immersive sound, the 12AX7 is …