Gibson’s SG originally came as a twist on Les Paul’s legendary single-cutaway design. And although we had the same dual humbucker or dual P90 pickup formation, the body is significantly thinner. And aside from being a noticeably lighter guitar, there are some other ergonomic features in there that make it very comfortable to play, especially […]
Continue reading →Alright, let’s talk HSS pickups! What makes electric guitars so interesting is the flexibility that comes with them. You can shape your tone in almost any way imaginable, all while using different guitar amps, pedals, and other effects units. However, all of these devices actually work with the signal that comes from your pickups. And […]
Continue reading →Stoner rock and stoner metal are really some of the most exciting genres. It’s the simplicity and the overall groove that make them so appealing. By implementing those slow or mid-paced tempos, along with steady and heavy pentatonic riffs, you get a very groovy vibe and an overall very exciting music. But in order to […]
Continue reading →Fifteen inch guitar speakers are less common than amps with 8, 10, or 12 inches in diameter. This goes for both combo amps and amp head with cabinet formations. But aside from these standards, you’ll also find some pretty “unconventional” choices—such as, as we’ve mentioned, 15-inch speakers. Although you don’t see them that often, they […]
Continue reading →So you want that Hendrix tone from your Strat, and luckily for you, a lot of single-coil pickups can help in that quest. Even to this day, single-coil pickups remain almost unchanged in their basic design compared to the old days of the electric guitar. Although humbuckers or “double-coil” pickups don’t have that hum in […]
Continue reading →Putting an EQ pedal it in front of the amp in your signal chain lets you use it to tweak the sonic output of your guitar before the amp and effect pedals color the sound. While you can technically put any EQ pedal anywhere in your signal chain, there are some reasons that really shine […]
Continue reading →Getting a guitar amp with a headphone jack makes a lot of sense. Sure, you can always play softly by unplugging entirely but then you don’t hear your true tone through your amp. A headphone jack is a great alternative for quiet practice. You’ll still hear what you really sound like—without treating your entire neighborhood […]
Continue reading →So why get a Class D amplifier? Well, when you enter the world of higher end audio, you will quickly find out that power amps are simply a must. These devices have been used for decades. There are various types out there, but when it comes to affordable power, Class D amps are the way […]
Continue reading →Finding a lightweight speaker cabinet is a must if you’re a musician. If you’ve ever schlepped your gear to a gig, you know how heavy guitar amps and cabinets can get. It’s not unusual for larger 4X12” cabinets to weigh in at over a hundred pounds—a lot for anyone to pick up and carry. The […]
Continue reading →The Les Paul is one of the most iconic designs in the history of the electric guitar. The double-cutaway design makes it easy to reach all the frets and has a distinctive aesthetic appeal. Even better, you can get a Les Paul at pretty much every price-point, from affordable entry-level models all the way up […]
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