Introduction Hey, what's up, guys? I'm Ed, and welcome to Trade Secrets. This month we're going to talk about tone secrets. But, before we begin our tone-chasing journey, I'll tell you when I got bitten by the tone bug. I was in college and hitting the blues jams in the evenings. At one of […]
If you’re in the market for a new acoustic guitar, you might be feeling a little overwhelmed – I can relate to that, I’ve been there many times and the market is indeed a minefield! It’s hard enough as it is to choose a brand, accessories, and whether you want it electric or solely acoustic, […]
Among the nearly infinite variety of effects that guitarists have used over the past decades, the delay is definitely one of the most popular and widely used across genres. It can be used for several purposes, and there are also various kinds of delays, such as analog delay, tape delay, digital delay, echo, and […]
Learning the guitar is a heck of a lot of fun, but if you’re looking to make it as a professional musician, you’re going to have a ton of competition. From acoustic folk singers to electric shredders, there are a ton of different disciplines, and it’s important that you can stand out amongst the crowd. […]
Many people assume that the act of purchasing a new guitar can only be positive – after all, it means browsing a range of guitars that could end up being yours, what’s not to love about that? Well, whilst all this is true, I’ve always found the shopping process overwhelming, especially dealing with complicated matters […]
Have you ever felt completely overwhelmed when browsing guitar amps to purchase? I sure have – it doesn’t matter whether you are a new guitarist starting their musical journey or a seasoned shredder, guitar amplifiers are always needed. Every amp has its idiosyncrasies and this can make it an incredibly difficult purchasing decision, but a […]
If you’ve ever purchased a guitar or have looked into doing so, you’ll be aware that there are a ton of accessories and other additional purchases that you will need to consider. These range from expensive pieces of gear such as amplifiers and pedals to smaller purchases such as plectrums and strings. However, one of […]
Who doesn’t love to tinker around with a good acoustic every once in a while? I know I do! There’s something so refreshing about playing with an acoustic; it really helps to break up the monotony that comes with playing. Or maybe it’s just me… Either way, I think every guitar player should have the […]
If you looked up the definition of "steal" in the dictionary, you'd find a picture of the Orangewood Manhattan right next to it. Why? Well, because this wonderfully made guitar is so affordable, it's a steal! For less than $200, you can get your hands on an acoustic guitar that's beautifully made from Orangewood guitars. […]
If you're anything like me, you're probably always looking for ways to save a couple of bucks. In the guitar world, sometimes trying to save yourself a couple of dollars will make a huge difference in the quality you invest in. Orangewood guitars a recently taken the internet by storm. Honestly, you've probably heard of […]