Mini humbucker for Strats – why do you need them? Well, the Fender Stratocaster is best-known for having a bright, cutting tone. Part of this is from the guitar itself, but a lot of it has to do with the pickups that are used on the instrument—traditionally single-coil pickups, and often on the hotter side. […]
Continue reading →Distortion pedals when paired with Telecasters bring the fuzz and grit to your guitar sound. The Telecaster is unique among guitars in that it’s both iconic and very versatile. The question of what distortion pedal to use is less about what plays well with the instrument and more about what kind of tone you’re looking […]
Continue reading →So you want a preamp for your K&K Pure Mini, right? Well, it makes sense. The Pure Mini from K&K Sound, after all, is one of the best pickups for a steel-string acoustic guitar. The balance and warmth of the tone are remarkable and it’s incredibly responsive to shifts in dynamic and articulation. This pure, […]
Continue reading →Getting a Low D whistle makes a lot of sense. After all, tin whistles or penny whistles are a staple of modern Celtic music, with a distinctive bright, cutting tone that can be happy or haunting, depending on how it’s played. With just six holes and a mouthpiece, it’s one of the simplest instruments you’ll […]
Continue reading →Getting a feedback eliminator is important because nothing ruins a performance or presentation quite like a feedback squeal. A feedback eliminator can help reduce the risk of feedback by monitoring and adjusting the levels of your mics, speakers, and instruments. This can be especially helpful for schools, churches, and other situations where the performers might […]
Continue reading →A single humbucker guitar—some people just love them. Yes, we know most guitars that you’ll find come with two or even three pickups installed, regardless of whether those are single- or double-coil. But, like we said, many players prefer the simplicity of a single pickup, both aesthetically and sonically. Fewer pickups means less magnetic pull […]
Continue reading →So why get a preamp mixer? Simple: many devices in the typical recording set-up operate at a level far below the line level of recording equipment. This can cause a lot of issues when you’re trying to get a consistent balance across input channels in your mix. The signal recorded through microphones will usually need […]
Continue reading →Getting a multitrack recording mixer (a mixing board that can also function as a multi-track recording interface) can save you space, money, and the hassle of wiring two pieces of equipment. While this is an advantage in any application, it can be especially useful for live multi-track recording, drastically cutting down on your set-up time […]
Continue reading →Upgrading your bridge pickup is the easiest way to give your guitar tone a serious upgrade. The pickup market is so saturated, though, that it can be downright overwhelming trying to sift through them for the perfect one. Like everything that goes into your guitar’s tone, the right pickup is a matter of personal preference, […]
Continue reading →Installing most P90 pickups on a guitar built for humbuckers is a hassle. It’s not just a matter of connecting a few wires. Getting a pickup to fit on a guitar it wasn’t designed for requires modifications to the guitar itself, permanently altering the body of the instrument. Humbucker sized P90s solve this problem by […]
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