David 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
Over the past few decades or so, guitar rigs have been getting more and more complicated. This also goes for those relying mostly on their pedalboards, anyone from enthusiasts or frequently gigging guitarists in smaller bands. However, in more recent years, things have been going back to simpler setups. And no, this isn’t only with … Read more
Now that you’ve learned some of the guitar and music theory basics, it’s time to start buying pedals. Of course, some will start to purchase stuff before they conquer all the basics. While this is not necessarily wrong, know that pedals are just expressive tools and won’t magically make you sound better. That also goes … Read more