STRING THINGS
Mesa Boogie brings the iconic Rectifier into the 2020s with an EL34-inspired bang!
As if the Rectifier couldn’t get any crazier, Mesa/Boogie is taking their iconic amplifier to truly ‘Bad’ new lands of tone!
Today’s ‘beginner’ guitars are yesterday’s pro models
2020 is a great time for us guitarists! With more guitar brands to choose from than ever before, more diverse offerings across a wider range of models, and higher quality standards than ever before; we are faced with the great problem of “too much good stuff” - especially in the budget range!
Orange oranges are indeed orange. But what does Orange sound like?
Orange brings a lot to mind, certain flavors, colors, textures, etc. But does this versatile word have a sound?
New Boutique Guitar Effects Pedals on a Budget: JHS Pedals’ 3 Series
King of boutique guitar pedals, stompbox historian, and all-around lord of tone, JHS Pedals’ very own Josh Scott introduces a game-changing new lineup: The 3 Series. Seven boutique-quality pedals, 3 knobs/1 toggle/1 footswitch each, and under 100 bucks.
How to Maximize Acoustic Guitar Resonance with TruTone
Acoustic guitars are amazing instruments. With just a few basic ingredients, some truly amazing sounds can be produced with nothing more than your hands and the instrument. We’re taking a look at an interesting new way to boost your acoustic’s natural tone with the Trutone!
Excuse me, Butler, please assist with these guitar strings!
Let’s take a look at a simple solution to an age-old tuning problem for our beloved Les Paul style instruments!
Tremonti VS Tremonti: A Deep-Dive Into the Signature PRS Guitars
With so many guitars to choose from, let's take a deep dive into everything about the family of PRS Tremonti models - featuring a special breakdown by AJ from Modern Guitars.
Glassy Tone, Literally: The beauty of glass guitars with Morningstar
But why these woods? Hell, why wood at all? Good thing you asked! Some manufacturers have turned to more exotic and unique materials over time - sometimes to find something even more resilient than wood and other times to experiment with new tones. In this “experimental” world of exotic necks, we’ve come across more exotic woods like bubinga, koa, pau ferro, wenge, and others. Then there are necks that venture into the non-wood territory, such as necks built out of acrylic, aluminum, injection-molded (polymer), fiberglass, graphite (Flea) ... you get the picture!
Amp distortion versus pedal distortion with Brian Wampler
AMP DISTORTION VERSUS PEDAL DISTORTION WITH BRIAN WAMPLER It’s one of the most time-honored questions in all of guitar, and a topic proven to get guitarists arguing: is amp distortion...
String Making
STRING MAKING So, what’s in a string? Arguably the most unsung part of any guitar, these simple metal windings create the link between the mind and audible noise. You can...