If you have opted for a classic Fender Stratocaster or the budget-friendly Squier alternative as instrument of your choice, we know exactly the type of sound you are after. There is a good chance that you’re after the vibe of rock ‘n’ roll giants such as Jimi Hendrix, David Gilmour, Iron Maiden, and other titans. […]
Continue reading →There’s no substitute for the sound of true tube amplification. You’ve no doubt heard this wisdom in some variation when talking to guitarists about their favorite amps, but most people don’t go into—or even don’t know—the reason why. In a tube amplifier, the signal is amplified using vacuum tubes, physical components that invariably have small […]
Continue reading →A 12-string guitar can be intimidating to an inexperienced player. With twice the strings, it seems as if it must be twice as complicated to play. In truth, if you can play a 6-string you can play a 12-string, and while you do have to get used to the new feel, it’s more similar to […]
Continue reading →A new 8-inch speaker can sometimes be just the tweak you need to give your sound that extra edge. Whether you’re looking to replace a worn-out unit, hoping to upgrade the tone of an existing head, or building your own amp from scratch, the 8-inch speaker you use will have more impact on your tone […]
Continue reading →If you’re one of the old school audiophiles that love to control their sonic output through a good ole massive amp, you’ve come to the right place! Whether it’s public address or some other form of application you’re after, you will need a set of great passive PA speakers. So what makes a good set […]
Continue reading →So, what is it that turns a regular drive into a dream ride? A killer machine? Sure, why not. A fast engine? Yeah, could work. Proper music? Now we’re talking! And what makes proper music turn that ride into a truly magical experience? A proper amp, of course! So, if you want each of your […]
Continue reading →Finding the right speakers for your home audio set-up can be hard enough, and matters only get more complicated when you add the durability demands of a wake board tower speaker for your boat. Getting a speaker that won’t fry out when it’s wet is imperative, but what’s the point of playing music if it […]
Continue reading →Finding the right speakers for rock music is sort of tricky. As a genre, rock music places more complex demands on a speaker than any genre except classical in terms of the wide dynamic and frequency ranges the speakers will be required to reproduce. The ideal speakers should be able to give the same clarity […]
Continue reading →If you were to ask us what is the best company that makes bass guitars, we’d have to ask you your genre of preference. But if you weren’t too specific and narrow in your options and wanted a fairly versatile bass that is capable of covering a decent chunk of musical ground, we’d say Ibanez. […]
Continue reading →In order for a set of electronic drums to truly shine and deliver the best groove, you will probably need to hook it up with a quality amplifier. We are talking about an electronic piece of equipment, after all, and in this realm, amplification is crucial. Anyhow, whether it’s stage monitors or something a bit […]
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