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Guitar Effects Buzzwords, Vol. 3: All Analogue
The ‘Golden Age’ of guitar effects you say? Sounds fantastic! Anything I should know about, any words of caution? Well, yes, actually. Don’t fall for the hype. Be informed regarding ‘the latest and the greatest’ trend. Know what the buzzwords are all about. The following for your edification: ‘All Analogue’ – What is all the fuss about analogue effects, surely we live among the wonders and marvels of... -
Guitar Effects Buzzwords, Vol. 2: True Bypass
As I’ve mentioned before, the ‘Golden Age’ of guitar effects we find ourselves in can have some accompanying pitfalls, one of which is deciphering the buzzwords that appear to be ‘all the rage’, and not falling for something that may simply be a trend designed to get you to part with your hard-earned cash. This time we look at the concept of ‘true bypass’. Do you have it? Do... -
Guitar Effects Buzzwords, Vol. 1: Transparent
I’m not the first to say it: we are living in a ‘Golden Age’ of guitar effects. The boom in the guitar industry, perhaps coupled with the Internet and social media platforms like YouTube, has us spoiled for choice when it comes to effects pedals of all sizes, shapes, and functions. This plethora of effects covers a wide price range and we are seeing more and more small boutique... -
Top 5 Useful Guitar Gadgets
We’ve put together a list of guitar gadgets that we find most useful. We think that every guitarist needs to either own one or at least try it out once in their lifetime. You might just find something you fall in love with and can never live without again! Here they are below: The EBow This little beauty allows you to create a sound on your guitar that you... -
Changing Strings The Right Way
Knowing myself and a few other guitar players, for some people it’s like having a ritual take place when it comes to changing strings. Especially when the guitar is brand spanking new and you have to change your first pair of strings. Out comes the cloth and the tools, as well as the ointments to shine and clean your guitar. Now, something to consider is that it can be... -
How To Choose The Right Musical Instrument For You
One should ask yourself whether your chosen musical instrument and its nature are rightly suited for you. Many musicians and artists overlook this and go through stages, spending years learning different instruments and searching before deciding which one is best suited for them. Music genres have expanded a great deal over the last century. The electrified and amplified nature of modern instruments brings a whole new aspect to the... -
Digital Guitar Tone – Part 2
In the previous article, ‘Digital Guitar Tone – Part 1‘ we spoke about how ‘going digital’ has made our lives as guitarists more convenient in many ways. We also spoke about the downside, and how some would argue that the quality of sound still isn’t on par with the traditional ‘analogue’ gear used by all the top dogs. If this were 2-5 years ago, I would have to agree. However,... -
Digital Guitar Tone – Part 1
The music industry is one of the main industries that are taking full advantage of the latest advances in technology with digital guitar tone. There have been massive amounts of debates about digital amps and if they can compete with the top analogue amps out there. Even though these opinions on tone can differ, this article aims to point out the undeniable advantages that digital amplification has over analogue... -
Improve Guitar Tone – 5 Smart Tips
Jeff Owens from Fender offers some cost-effective tips on how you can improve guitar tone, no matter what guitar you play. Check out his five tips below: HAVE A WELL-ORGANIZED PEDAL BOARD Effects pedals are a terrific way to develop your own tonal identity. One basic thing to remember while turning your pedal board into your sonic playground is that certain types of effects sound best when placed... -
Top 8 Guitar Amps & Songs That Made Them Famous
This is our list of the top 8 guitar amps and the songs that made them famous: Marshall Super Lead #1959 Song: Running With The Devil Artist: Eddie Van Halen With the release of Van Halen I in 1978, they changed the world of rock forever. Edward Van Halen hit the scene with a new guitar sound that was so fast and furious, no one had ever heard anything...
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