Compressor pedals are a pedal that many guitarists are led to believe that they don’t need, so they never really know what they’re missing out on. Using a compressor pedal with your instrument will add distinction and character to your sound, while also balancing out your tone. Having a guitar compressor pedal in your gear […]
When it comes to the differences between guitars and bass, there are many from pickups, strings, techniques, to tones. This also implies that bass amplifiers are somewhat different from the components of electric guitars. But, just like the guitar amplifiers, bass amplifiers are available on the market in a wide range of sizes, shapes, colors, […]
Dualisms are the bread and butter of the music world. Think about it: what if I said The Beatles? Well, then some people would reply with the Rolling Stones. Or maybe, for the sake of discussion, the free and open nature of Jazz improvisation might oppose the strict and respectful approach to playing Classical Music. […]
You may have wondered what it is that makes some guitars sound better than others—two guitars can be made from the same woods with the same technical specs, and one may just have something uniquely special about it in terms of tone or playability. Well, there could be several reasons for this, but one of […]
I grew up in a classical musical environment, with my parents encouraging me as much as possible to practice and eventually master the cello. I was always very enthusiastic about doing exactly this, so imagine my parents’ surprise when I expressed an interest in learning to play the electric guitar! There’s just something about the […]
The guitars that define rock n roll all have a unique place in the minds of guitarists. Some represent the wild dirty side, others the gentle and sweet bluesy end. In-between those edges, there's a space for the refined and adventurous side that Gretsch guitars occupy better than any other brand. Gretsch defined the balance […]
Fulltone was an American company dedicated to manufacturing guitar effect pedals, responsible for many highly-regarded stompboxes such as the Plimsoul, the Soul-Bender, the '69 Fuzz and the Obsessive Compulsive Drive, or OCD. It was founded in 1991 by Michael Fuller and it closed its doors recently, in 2022. In this Fulltone OCD Review and Guide, […]
The Gretsch White Falcon is one of the best-looking — arguably the best-looking — electric guitar models ever produced, certainly amongst hollow bodies. With its gold hardware, gorgeous white finish, and iconic “falcon” scratchplate, the “Cadillac of Guitars” has long left guitar players the world over pining for ownership. It’s not all just good looks, […]
Growing up as a right-handed young man, I was always a bit jealous of my left-handed friends. It seemed like a unique party trick to me at the time, and I was always trying to write, create, and do other activities with my left hand. Little did I know that being left-handed can be quite […]
In this Gibson J15 review, we’ll find out what makes this acoustic guitar such a popular model. Since its introduction in 2014, the Gibson J15 has been sneaking up through the acoustic guitar leaderboard. Initially assumed to be a cheaper version of the Gibson J-45, its individuality soon began to shine and it has a […]