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 →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 →Getting a feedback eliminator is important because nothing ruins a performance or presentation quite like a feedback squeal. A feedback eliminator can help reduce the risk of feedback by monitoring and adjusting the levels of your mics, speakers, and instruments. This can be especially helpful for schools, churches, and other situations where the performers might […]
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 →Upgrading your bridge pickup is the easiest way to give your guitar tone a serious upgrade. The pickup market is so saturated, though, that it can be downright overwhelming trying to sift through them for the perfect one. Like everything that goes into your guitar’s tone, the right pickup is a matter of personal preference, […]
Continue reading →Installing most P90 pickups on a guitar built for humbuckers is a hassle. It’s not just a matter of connecting a few wires. Getting a pickup to fit on a guitar it wasn’t designed for requires modifications to the guitar itself, permanently altering the body of the instrument. Humbucker sized P90s solve this problem by […]
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 →Amplifying vocals is no easy feat. They call for a speaker that can deliver top-notch clarity, at a wider range of frequencies than most instruments demand of their electronics. Beyond this, the nature of vocals means there will often be background or wind noise to contend with. You need a speaker that’s able to maintain […]
Continue reading →So why get a 16 ohm speaker? Simple: getting a new speaker is one of the cheapest and easiest ways to upgrade or change the sound of your cabinet—and there are a ton of compelling options out there, so many it can be overwhelming trying to figure out where to start when you’ve decided it’s […]
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