There’s nothing better than taking a simple overdrive pedal, plugging it into a tube-driven amp, and letting it do its magic. By pushing the tubes over the edge, you get some of the tastiest and most responsive tones. Of course, you could also plug it into a solid-state amp and get that sweet soft-clipping tone … Read more

The search for a good guitar tone is an endless one. No matter how much effort you put into it, there’s always going to be something new that you’ll want to tweak, add, or remove from the equation. And no matter the genre that you’re into, a smooth-sounding overdrive is something that you’ll always need. … Read more

Guitar amplifiers are one of the very rare products where vacuum tubes still find their use. However, they’re usually pretty expensive and somewhat impractical, thus the solid-state amps come into play. While what’s better or worse comes down to personal preferences, solid-state amps do come with certain traits that are undesirable. They sound too “sterile,” … Read more

The humbucker vs. single-coil pickups debate is still ongoing, even after all these decades. And the truth is — neither choice is better. It all comes down to your personal preferences. However, we all know how specific and sensitive single-coil pickups get. And this is exactly why it can be challenging to find a suitable … Read more

You might get into some pretty extreme or somewhat obscure subgenres of metal music. But ultimately, all those bands and artists owe it all to classic rock bands. In fact, classic rock, along with the old-school “conventional” guitar tone is making a massive comeback. But although many find it to be simple or even boring, … Read more