No matter how advanced and feature-packed a delay pedal is, the most important aspect is always how the repeats sound. Delay can make your guitar sound massive and add an extra level of interest to what you’re playing – yet that can only happen if the repeats are bright enough to cut through the mix … Read more
A delay pedal is among the necessary nutrients in your guitar diet. There’s no complete pedal board without a good delay, and sometimes delay pedals come with extra functions like an oscillation switch that can shape your delay feedback in exciting non-traditional ways. A delay with an oscillation switch is handy for controlling the wild … Read more
We could say that the Deluxe Reverb is one of Fender’s most important amp models. It has all the things that we love about American-style amps, all while still staying true to the company’s old-school vintage tones. It’s an amp with a lot of headroom although it can also get some “dirt” in there when … Read more
In this fictional “battle” between British and American-style tube-driven amps, Vox takes an important place. Although some of the fundamental sonic characteristics prove their place within this category, Vox amps are still noticeably different compared to Marshall and Orange. In other words, they’re a bit more specific. This, however, doesn’t make them better or worse. … Read more
While it took some years to properly define what an overdrive pedal is, they’re now an integral part of many guitar players’ rigs. And although, in its essence, a pretty simple device, overdrive pedals come in many forms today, some bearing a variety of controls. And an overdrive pedal with clean blend is just one … Read more
Rockabilly is the perfect blend of blues, old-school rock ‘n’ roll, bluegrass, swing, and even country music, all “organically” fitting within one defined genre. And it’s also a musical style where an electric guitar can work well with an upright bass. But just like with any genre, you’ll need a more or less specific guitar … Read more