The upright bass (aka the double bass or string bass) provides the low end for both orchestral and jazz ensembles. Because of the size and cost of the instrument, many beginners start out playing a bass rented from their school or local music shop, but playing on someone else’s instrument has its limitations. At a […]
Continue reading →Why replace your 6v6 tubes? While there are varying opinions in the guitar community about how often it’s appropriate or necessary to change the tubes in your amp, even the best vacuum tubes won’t last forever. Shattered 6v6 tubes from impacts to the amp are one of the more common causes of failure, but even […]
Continue reading →The Gibson SG can be described as a truly legendary guitar. As every single part of it is high-quality and durable, it really stands out no matter the genre of music for which it is used. However, if you seek a slightly different sound from this guitar, an alternative pickup solution is your best bet. […]
Continue reading →So why get a drum machine for metal? Well, sometimes you can’t find a good enough drummer or you simply need a practical way of writing drum patterns when creating a song. A drum machine is a great solution for anyone in need of a small yet versatile device capable of delivering high-quality drum samples. […]
Continue reading →Finding the right bass pickups for metal is majorly important. See, playing bass in a metal band is already pretty daunting. Being overshadowed by the guitars or even the kick drum is a common issue metal bass players have to deal with. That’s exactly why you should consider investing in good pickups. As you turn […]
Continue reading →A crash ride cymbal is a good way to bridge the gap between the largest crash and smallest ride cymbal in your kit, or simply find an adequate one to serve both purposes. However, finding the best one can sometimes be a hassle. As a drummer, you know how hard touring, packing, and setting up […]
Continue reading →There’s hardly a more famous bass guitar than the good old Squier by Fender. Its well-known body shape combined with the classic yet evergreen sound manages to perform amazingly, as it’s used by a wide variety of musicians. But with numerous different variations of the model, which one should you get? First of all, getting […]
Continue reading →Building a decent car audio system can be done in two ways. There are those who want to go the full 9 yards, with specialized amps for each section of the system, massive woofers, and similar stuff. Then there are those who just want something a bit better than the OEM stuff they already have. […]
Continue reading →When you’re buying an electric guitar, one of the first things you need to figure out is whether you want to get one with single coil pickups or humbuckers. Depending on your decision, you will have a guitar that works for certain genres of music better than for other. What happens when you decide you […]
Continue reading →If you are a banjo player and want to amplify the sound of your instrument for stage use or a studio recording, you will have to get one of these pickups. We have chosen 4 of the best banjo pickup models that we think will give the performance you need to get the job done. […]
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