The Rolling Stones were one of the pioneer bands that defined early British rock and roll in the 1960s, to the point they were, laughably, considered too old for the game when they embarked upon the record-breaking Steel Wheels tour in the 1980s. Forty years after the snide “steel wheelchairs” jokes have been long forgotten, …
When it comes to creating genre-blending music, hardly anyone does it better than Keith Urban. His country-inspired sound merged with face-melting rock guitar solos changed country music forever when he hit the scene in 1999. By 2001, he already earned the CMA Award for Top New Male Vocalist! Over the years, Keith Urban has managed …
You might know him as the drummer from Nirvana, or the leader of the colossal Foo Fighters, but whichever you prefer, there is only one man that has been giving the best of himself to keep Rock N’ Roll on the radar for many decades and many more to come. Undoubtedly one of the most …
Over the years I’ve owned and used a lot of guitar stools and chairs. While they’re not necessarily a must-have accessory for guitarists, I do think they’re worth the investment. A comfortable chair or stool just makes playing the guitar that much more enjoyable. There are hundreds of guitar chairs and stools out there and …
When we think of modulation pedals, the effects which commonly spring to mind are chorus, phasers, and flangers. I believe that vibrato is the unsung hero of the modulation family, and many brilliant pedals provide this effect. Over the years our team at Guitar Lobby has owned and tested dozens of these pedals, and in …
You may not come across a left handed guitarist every day – after all, only 10 percent of us are left handed at birth. But despite that, the music world has had the privilege of witnessing some pretty iconic leftie guitarists for hundreds of years! left handed guitarists are a treat to watch because their …
Guitars are fragile creatures, and airlines are notoriously rough on luggage. There have been plenty of horror stories from guitarists trying to fly with their beloved guitars, only to find they’ve been cracked or damaged in transit. Musician Dave Carroll even wrote a song called “United Breaks Guitars” after his $3,500 Taylor was destroyed during …
Since 1983, rock ‘n roll saw a massive resurgence, with hard rock taking over the charts it seemed as if stadium bands were back on track. But it wasn’t all about glitter and massive crowds, the 1980s hosted the roots of the alternative phenomenon of the following decades, whilst giving the mainstream scene more than …
The three most impactful aspects of a guitarist’s rig are their chosen guitar model, amplifier, and which effects pedals are present on their pedalboard. In the following article, we’ll discuss overdrive pedals and explain what makes them a worthy addition to your setup. Each model varies in capabilities, controls, and the tones they produce. Purchasing …
When it comes to shaping your guitar’s tone, there are few tools more valuable to have in your arsenal than an EQ pedal. Graphic equalizers are commonly used in the mixing process in a recording studio, but recent advances in technology have now made it possible to have EQ on your pedalboard. It can be …