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 […]

Many guitarists consider amp attenuators to be an essential part of their playing set-up, especially those using valve or tube amps. The attenuator goes in between the power and the speaker sections of your amplifier, converting a portion of the energy into heat rather than sound.  As opposed to just turning down the volume, which […]

Traditionally, most guitarists have used 12” speakers in the majority of both recording and performance applications. As speaker technology has progressed, however, a wider range of high-quality speaker sizes has become available, from 2” practice speakers to 15” valve amps. A 10” speaker can be great to have in your arsenal for when you’re playing […]

When it comes to musical equipment, Fender stands out as one of the ultimate all-time greats, a bonafide household name. Used by some of the all-time guitar titans whose legendary status will hardly ever be reached, the company is still going strong and still offers top-quality products. One of the areas in which Fender absolutely […]

A good practice amp is of utmost importance if heavy metal is your genre of choice. Your sound within the heavy metal realm is crafted not just by your guitar, as most beginners might think, but by your amp as well. In the day and age we live in, where technology plays a crucial role […]

Creators of guitar cabinets are constantly working to find the perfect balance of sound and convenience. This is in no way more evident than the world of 1×12 cabinets, which are the smallest and lightest speaker cabs, and can be incredibly convenient for a gigging musician. Most guitarists spend a lot less time thinking about […]

If there is one amplifier brand that epitomizes rock music, it’s Marshall. Associated with some of the all-time greats, as well as the new heroes of guitar music, the company has created a classic brand that no one can touch. And they couldn’t have done it without that amazing, roaring, gritty sound. The manufacturer offers […]

So you’re interested in buying a solid state amp. That’s nice but beware! There are quite a bit of these devices out there on the market that offer poor performance that you will never be able to switch into top-notch stuff, even with the best pedal board and guitar in the world. However, it’s not […]

Why do you need headphones for guitar amps? Sure, there is nothing like plugging your guitar into a huge Marshall amp, cranking it up to 11, and just letting those power chords roar! But alas, there is such thing as neighbors, and there is such thing as neighbors calling the police to restrain that idiot […]