General Guitar
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 …
Do you have a preferred guitar neck shape? It’s ok if you do. Have you heard someone say “I can’t play that guitar, the neck is too big.” Or too small… Or the fretboard radius isn’t right. In today’s post I’m going discuss the advantage of playing different guitar necks. Basics of Guitar Neck Shapes …
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 »
First things first: You don’t need a metal guitar to play metal music—but it helps. You can play metal on practically any guitar. That said, a fast neck, flat fretboard, locking tremolo system, and high-output pickups will point you firmly in the right direction. And if you’re looking to go truly heavy, the metal category …
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 …
If you’ve read our reviews of the Quilter SuperBlock US and Yamaha’s THR10II desktop amp, you know that we’re finding a lot to like in today’s crop of digital modeling and solid-state amplifiers. And of course, Fender’s Tonemaster series has been highly acclaimed, with many players stating that they feel the tones from the Tone …
Cool to Warm: Warming up a Digital Amp with Tubes Read More »
The headless guitar is a thing again. No, they never really went away, but it’s clear they are enjoying a resurgence. And it’s not limited to the progressive metal genre. Why in the world would you want a guitar without a headstock, anyway? And, there’s more to the headless design than unconventional looks. Today’s headless …
Your guitar cable is overlooked. And why not—it’s just the unassuming wire that does the *small job* of connecting your electric guitar to your amplifier! Guitar cables typically fly under the radar, yet they play a crucial part in moving your tone from your guitar to your amp. With this in mind, in this article …
