Guitar – Electric
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 »
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 …
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 …
Seems like anywhere you go lately on the web, someone’s talking about Sire Guitars. They’re talking about their value, their playability, their finishes, etc… Naturally, we thought it time for a quick round-up on Sire: Who they are, their guitar models, and why you may want to consider buying a Sire guitar. What Is Sire? …
Coated guitar strings are one of the biggest breakthroughs in the history of strings. The enhanced durability and extended lifespan are clutch for those guitarists among us whose playing technique or body chemistry tends to destroy strings in a short time. Even if string longevity isn’t an issue for you, coated strings offer the benefit …
Guitar strings are an essential part of every guitarist’s tone. Along with guitar picks, changing strings is one of the most cost effective ways to tweak your sound. The other reason to change your strings is if they are worn out. In this article, we’ll answer the question of how long do guitar strings last, …
