Today’s pedal market is definitely not lacking quality multi-effect units that feature a wide array of drives, delays, reverbs, all kinds of modulation, and even amp simulations with Impulse Response technology that makes recording great tones easier than it ever was. In this Line6 M5 pedal review, we will take an in-depth look at one […]
And, What I Learned Welcome to this month's Trade Secret. And my goal is to sound like David Gilmour using only the plugins available in Logic Pro and my Dean Zelinsky Tagliare S-style guitar. There are a few reasons why I chose this topic: It's the 50th Anniversary of the release of Pink Floyd's "Dark […]
When I think of Marshall amps, I think of the concerts I frequented in my teens and twenties. The wall of Marshalls was a sign that the band had arrived. Later on, when it was revealed that those backdrops were empty cabinets just for show, it felt like that day that I found out that […]
My first guitar could have been better, and I made several rookie mistakes when I purchased the guitar. I was 12 years old and saved up my summer job money to buy a guitar. But, I had no idea what to look for—and, if you don't, I cover this topic in my article, How to […]
If you're into Metal guitar, you know that it requires, at times, a completely different set of skills and gear. While there's no set rule that defines what you should be playing the genre with, there's a limit to what an average mean-looking humbucker-packed guitar can do. As you progress and the stakes get higher, […]
Walrus Audio is an American company based in Oklahoma that manufactures effect pedals and audio effects. They have achieved quite a popularity during the last few years with their most popular releases. Their guitar pedals are built with high-quality components, built to last, with amazing artwork and original sounds that inspire musicians all over the […]
Whether it's a used guitar I'm purchasing in person or a new one that arrived from an online transaction, I perform the 'Play Test' to assess the guitar for feel, sound, and playability. And, if you're performing the 'Play Test' in person, I suggest bringing a headstock tuner (I also bring a strap to sit […]
I call it research, and we all do some form of it. My investigation session starts with Sweetwater and Youtube. I load the Sweetwater landing page, type the guitar make and model in the search box, and watch the spinning wheel of death until my product page has successfully loaded. Next, I read the specs […]
One of the difficult things to overcome when you're learning an instrument is enjoying your practice sessions. Remember, it's called playing the guitar, not working the guitar. Nonetheless, there is work that needs to be done. But, you can get to a place where you will not only want to do that work but enjoy […]
Harley Benton is a brand owned and distributed by the reputable German Thomann music retailer. They sell guitars, basses, ukuleles, amplifiers effects, and accessories. Their products all have very reasonable prices and other brands might have a tough time competing with their price/quality ratio. Since Harley Benton imports their products directly from the manufacturer, they […]