If you happen to be a metal guitarist and you’re looking to achieve the most enormous chug this world can offer, there’s a very good chance that you are in fact in pursuit of the drop B tuning. Introduced way back in the ’70s by Victor Griffin from the band Pentagram, this tuning came a […]
Continue reading →The kick drum in your kit is the heartbeat of your band. It needs to be loud enough to cut through the rest of the sound, but it also needs to have enough definition on the front end of the attack to keep the groove going and help your bandmates find the beat. Choosing the […]
Continue reading →Why get the right drum heads for rock? Well, all batter heads take a beating—that is kind of their job—but when it’s a rock drummer at the kit, drum heads can be subjected to an even more substantial degree of abuse. Whether you’re shopping for replacement heads for your snare or tom, you want to […]
Continue reading →The P-90 style pickup is in some ways a compromise between humbuckers and single-coil models. A P-90 pickup will give you clearer attacks and a brighter tone than a humbucker, but has a beefier mid- and low-range than traditional single coil models. P-90s have the right amount of twang and power to sound great in […]
Continue reading →The pickups on your Les Paul can make the difference between a powerful tone and a weak sound plagued by unwanted noise and distortion. There are a lot of excellent options on the market, but when it comes to upgrading the pickups on a Les Paul guitar, there are a few specific things you should […]
Continue reading →Getting the right jazz pickups is often overlooked. Sure, guitarists put a lot of energy into finding their perfect sound. Picking the right instrument, pairing it with the right amp, and selecting the right array of effects pedals are all important components of a personalized tone—but none of them will matter for much if you […]
Continue reading →Every bassist has their own personal concept of an ideal sound, but when it comes to playing in a specific genre, there are certain tonal characteristics that every player is seeking. For metal music, you’re looking for a massive and powerful sound, often with thick distortion. The aggressive and often fast-paced basslines require an amplifier […]
Continue reading →The clean, bright tone of an acoustic guitar can serve as a nice contrast to your electric guitar sound, but with all the other gear you have to schlep to a gig, bringing along a second guitar is a hassle you doubtfully want to deal with just for some extra color. Adding an acoustic simulator […]
Continue reading →While a lot of guitarists swear by 4×12 cabinets and insist they get the biggest and most appealing sound, lugging that massive cabinet to every gig can be an ordeal. On the other hand, 1×12 cabinets offer exceptional convenience but can’t deliver the level of sound dispersion you’ll get out of a bigger cab. For […]
Continue reading →If you want a good pedal, do you need to spend a lot of money? Yes, you do, but a lot of money is only a must if you are after a GREAT pedal; for a good one, you will be absolutely surprised about how much of a solid sound you can get from a […]
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