A good practice amp will offer you just the right amount of output power without sacrificing tone, all without annoying your neighbors or roommates. There have never been as many great options available for low wattage practice amps as there is on the market today. Whether you’re looking for something micro/portable, something tube-driven, or a …
In this article, we’ll be discussing bass guitar companies that have forged their legacies in the guitar world, in some cases over multiple decades and even centuries. First, of foremost I want to point out that choosing the best bass guitar brand is highly subjective and will often depend on a number of factors including …
There’s no more effective way to add sonic options to your guitar playing than investing in some quality effects pedals. Although there are certain situations where playing clean is required, the more pedals you have at your disposal, the better equipped you are to respond to any situation that arises during a live set or …
As a bass player, your go-to tone will probably be a clean sound, and this is where a preamp will show its worth. In contrast to the other types of pedals, a preamp is hardly noticeable, since its main role is to shape your fundamental bass tone. If you own a passive bass, a preamp …
Choosing a gift for someone who loves to sing can be a bit difficult if you don’t know what to look for. Luckily, as a singer myself, I know exactly what types of things they will want and actually use. Below, I’ve put together a long list of the absolute best gifts for singers. From …
So you are interested in learning how to play the violin? You may have been told that learning to play the violin is one of the most difficult things you can do. While this may be true to some extent, there are many people that learn how to play the violin well in a reasonable …
There are two basic options when it comes to amplifying or recording your acoustic guitar. The first option is to position yourself properly in front of a microphone. This option can have its advantages. However, it is often more practical to install a pickup to allow you to plug in your guitar via instrument cable. …
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Most guitar players are obsessed when it comes to guitar and all guitar-related gear and accessories, which is why you will often find them talking about different amps, pedals, effects, strings gauges, tuners, capos, gig bags, etc. The list just goes on and on. However, there is one small item, usually made out of plastic, …
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Tuner pedals are the unsung heroes of a guitarist’s pedalboard. They perform the critical function of helping you keep your guitar pitch-perfect during a gig, or in between recording takes. Learning to tune by ear is a skill that all guitarists would benefit from developing, but it’s not practical in environments where you need to …
There’s a ridiculous number of cheap bass guitars available in today’s market. Like most products, “cheap” can also mean junk when it comes to bass guitars. This isn’t always the case of course. There are plenty of great playing, great looking, overall great value options available for you. The trick is sorting through the rubble …