Finding the best cymbals for a specific genre of music is much harder than it seems. First and foremost, every drummer has their own taste and opinion as to what makes a great cymbal for the music they play. After all, if every drummer used the same gear, we would see little to no difference […]
Continue reading →Using a cheap fuzz pedal is probably the oldest method of signal distortion adopted by a large number of guitar players. Fuzz is definitely different compared to overdrive and distortion, and can sometimes produce pretty interesting results. One of the best benefits of using a fuzz over any other form of signal distortion is the […]
Continue reading →Luckily for everyone, home theater systems have evolved immensely over the past several years. What started with simple 5.1 setups has now grown into all inclusive devices that can do so much more than just allow you to enjoy your favorite movies with a better audio. Compact modern 5.1 receivers are all about versatility. We […]
Continue reading →For most guitar players, playing guitar with gloves on sounds counter intuitive. With that said, there are those who must use gloves if they want to play stringed instruments at all. The reason for this is a number of medical conditions that makes playing guitar without gloves borderline impossible. However, this is not the only […]
Continue reading →Using a guitar wall hanger is the second best way to store your guitars (the first is to pack them in a good quality case and put them in a room that isn’t humid, but then you and others can’t see them!). So, if we take that a regular guitar owner’s room is dry, a […]
Continue reading →The discussions whether active pickups are better than passive ones and vice versa have been around for a while. The truth is that each of these offers a very different performance that is more suitable for certain genres of music and playing styles. In simple terms, active pickups use a dedicated preamp to push more […]
Continue reading →Long ago, in a place far away, a genius recognized the need for a smaller guitar. He noticed that there were exceptional players that struggled with guitars of regular size, but their love of music kept them trying . . . All jokes aside, there is certainly a well-developed market for smaller guitars, mostly oriented […]
Continue reading →If you’re browsing the web typing “best 7 string pickups” into search boxes, we can only conclude you’re the proud owner of a 7-string guitar or looking to buy one. For the uninitiated, here are some advantages of 7-string guitars over 6-strings. Obviously, you get an extra low-pitch string, allowing you to play more notes […]
Continue reading →The Telecaster has become known for the ability to yield a bright tone, with more than enough edge, as well as warm and mellow tones perfect for blues and jazz. Depending on the pickup mount you choose, you can stress either of the two. If you want to get that bluesy jazzy tone, then you […]
Continue reading →Many people simply overlook what proves to be a critical part of your pedal board – the volume pedal. Volume pedals can give you one of the following things – precise control of notes; a prolonged, airy note that fades away; you can also use it to silence your guitar when you want cleaner and […]
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