Getting an AC30 pedal makes a lot of sense. The Vox AC30 amp, after all, broke the mold when it first came out in 1958. Originally intended to give guitarists a louder and more powerful amplifier option, it became known as much for its treble-heavy tone as its output volume. The jangling high-end became a […]
Continue reading →Finding the right Djent pedal could be tricky. Of the many sub-genres of metal, Djent is probably one of the most distinctive. Arising from the Swedish metal scene in the ’90s, Djent guitarists use a drier tone than many other metal genres, with a rhythmic, staccato playing style that suits the often fast tempos. The […]
Continue reading →So . . . preamp or mixer? But, first of all, which is which? There’s a lot of terminology in the audio recording world that can be difficult to sift through if you’re a newcomer to the scene. Even before you learn how to use the equipment you can get stuck figuring out what you […]
Continue reading →Finding psychedelic guitar pedals is a bit tricky because the word “psychedelic” is hard to define, even if you have a pretty good idea what it sounds like. In a musical sense, it’s the style of rock that was pioneered by legends like Pink Floyd and Jimi Hendrix. Since then it has evolved quite a […]
Continue reading →So why get a Class D amplifier? Well, when you enter the world of higher end audio, you will quickly find out that power amps are simply a must. These devices have been used for decades. There are various types out there, but when it comes to affordable power, Class D amps are the way […]
Continue reading →Lightweight bass cabinets suffer from the same problem that afflicts all speakers: the lower the sound, the larger the speaker you need to produce it—and the larger the speaker, generally, the more the cabinet that contains it is going to weigh. This is especially bad news for bassists, who already have some of the heaviest […]
Continue reading →Finding a lightweight speaker cabinet is a must if you’re a musician. If you’ve ever schlepped your gear to a gig, you know how heavy guitar amps and cabinets can get. It’s not unusual for larger 4X12” cabinets to weigh in at over a hundred pounds—a lot for anyone to pick up and carry. The […]
Continue reading →Mini humbucker for Strats – why do you need them? Well, the Fender Stratocaster is best-known for having a bright, cutting tone. Part of this is from the guitar itself, but a lot of it has to do with the pickups that are used on the instrument—traditionally single-coil pickups, and often on the hotter side. […]
Continue reading →Distortion pedals when paired with Telecasters bring the fuzz and grit to your guitar sound. The Telecaster is unique among guitars in that it’s both iconic and very versatile. The question of what distortion pedal to use is less about what plays well with the instrument and more about what kind of tone you’re looking […]
Continue reading →So you want a preamp for your K&K Pure Mini, right? Well, it makes sense. The Pure Mini from K&K Sound, after all, is one of the best pickups for a steel-string acoustic guitar. The balance and warmth of the tone are remarkable and it’s incredibly responsive to shifts in dynamic and articulation. This pure, […]
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