I’ve got to confess: I’m not a huge effects person. In other words, I’m not the kind of guy who rushes out to buy every new effect pedal when it becomes available. I don’t own twenty distortion pedals. That said, I like a great guitar tremolo pedal effect as much as anyone, and Tremolo is …
Ibanez TS9 Tube Screamer – Classic Keeley Oxblood Overdrive and Boost, Tan (KOX) Boss SD-1 Super Overdrive Pedal If you have a guitar, you’ve most likely at least dabbled with distorted tones. More than likely, you have more than one gain pedal. But how many distortion pedals do you really need? With the abundance of …
After many years of playing roundwound strings exclusively, I finally took the plunge and tried flatwound strings. I admittedly went into it with some skepticism, but I was surprised at what I found. In this post I’ll discuss why I decided to finally try flat wound, and why I think you’ll want to want to …
I Tried Flatwound Guitar Strings: You Should Too Read More »
When it comes to selecting the perfect guitar, there are multiple factors to consider: Body shape, tonewood, pickup type, hardware. And of course, looks! Another crucial factor that often plays a significant role in the decision to buy a guitar is the neck shape and size. Our article on guitar neck shapes covers the most …
Finding Your Fit: Choosing the Right Guitar Neck Size Read More »
With the many types and materials available for guitar picks today, acrylic tends to get overlooked. As a material for making guitar picks, acrylic has properties that make it a good choice. Acrylic is relatively inexpensive, durable, and scratch resistant. Yet, acrylic picks are still relatively unknown. To get an idea of how acrylic works …
Today I’m discussing the Jazztone guitar pick from Dunlop. As you can probably tell from the title of this post, I unexpectedly loved this pick! In this article I’ll explain what I think makes the Jazztone series special, and why I think that this pick may be one of the most under-appreciated guitar pick choices …
Introduction After hearing so much about the Taylor GT, I got to spend some time with one. In this article, I discuss the Taylor GTe Urban Ash model. I’ll share my impressions of its playability and tone, in addition to highlighting some standout features that make this guitar different from similar guitars on the market. …
Impressions after 6 months of picking with Gravity’s Big Mini. In our article on Blue Chip vs. Gravity picks, we compared premium guitar picks from Blue Chip and Gravity Picks. Recently, I penned a follow-up review on the Blue Chip Jazz60 LG. In that review, I explain why the Blue Chip pick has become my …
Is the thrill gone after 6 months of picking with a Blue Chip? In our article on Blue Chip vs. Gravity picks, we compared two high-end guitar picks. Our verdict was that both Blue Chip and Gravity Picks make great guitar picks. Sometimes, however, the glow of new gear fades over time. In this article, …
Follow-up Review: Blue Chip Picks 6-Month Update Read More »
Raise your hand if you’ve had this happen: You acquire a guitar or piece of gear, and are smitten with it. Then somehow, you wake up one day and realize your feelings have changed. I reviewed the Quilter SuperBlock US back in February, and was impressed. I thought it helpful to give a Quilter SuperBlock …
