So why get a drum set for metal? While it’s true you can play metal on virtually every kind of drum set, will you be able to pull of those sleek blast beats, mini solos on timpani, or even hold a plain gallop without proper gear? So called metal drum kits are made of special […]
Continue reading →Before we begin discussing whether a P90 or a mini humbucker is a better option for you, we should be clear on one point: both of these pickups are great. It’s just that certain playing styles would be complemented by some or hindered by the other, which means that you should pick the magnet that […]
Continue reading →A subwoofer stand—do you really need one? Some say that, with a stand, the sound won’t get a dramatic boost in quality; others state that stands are completely unnecessary altogether. However, these are all subjective opinions – the fact is that subwoofer stands aren’t (usually) too expensive, they look quite neat most of the time, […]
Continue reading →Wanting a Black Keys fuzz pedal is a no-brainer. The Black Keys, after all, have dominated the indie-blues rock scene ever since the 2001, and since they’ve accumulated a huge fan base, it’s only normal that there are people who are thinking about “how does their guitarists sound so good”? Dan Aurebach is a charismatic […]
Continue reading →The Precision Bass guitar was the first bass-like instrument in the electrical guitar world. Invented and made popular by Leo Fender, the P Bass guitars are outfitted with different set of pickups when compared to Jazz bass guitars – most models have a single coil split pickup, sporting a minimalist design and a huge level […]
Continue reading →So why spend time figuring out the right death metal pickups? Well, non-metal musicians think that death metal is all about noise and random notes, but the truth can’t be further from that. Death metal guitarists are total geeks when it comes to tech stuff, and picking the appropriate pickup set is all but easy. […]
Continue reading →A capo is a sort of a bass guitar accessory – it resembles a clamp-like fastener that stretches across the strings, fretting them. It’s quite uncommon to see a bass guitar player use one, but it’s not necessarily wrong – there are numerous benefits you could reap if you learn how to pick a good […]
Continue reading →Some people call it the “Whammy Bar,” others call it “Tremolo,” and some even call it (wrongly) “Floyd Rose.” We’re actually talking about the “Vibrato” handle bar system – a neat little guitar accessory used to shift the action back and worth. (Note – don’t confuse tremolo bars with tremolo systems. The former is just […]
Continue reading →Bass guitars are typical heavier than electric guitars, so most players know what’s waiting for them when they strap them on. However, some people can’t handle the immense weight of bass guitars on their backs, beginners in particular. For tons of folks, searching for a lightweight model is therefore a no-brainer. We aim to help […]
Continue reading →So what’s a Plexi style amp? Basically, the term “Plexi” refers to the “Plexiglass” guitar amps made by Marshall back in the ’60s and ’70s. Even though most people nowadays call it so, the “Plexiglass” material originally bore the name of “Perspex” – a form of acrylic plastic developed in England and later introduced to […]
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