Machine Head Guitar Repair at Sweetwater
Learn more about the Sweetwater Guitar Repair Shop here: On their way through Fort Wayne for their latest tour, modern metal legends Machine... Read more »
Guitar News
Nov 20, 2018, 11:18 AM
Nov 19, 2018, 8:00 AM
4 Modern Amps That Changed Music
The Beatles had their Vox AC30s, Jimi had his Plexis, Metallica used Mesas, everyone plays Fenders, and bassists are all backed up by the mighty... Read more »
Nov 16, 2018, 10:41 AM
Boss Nextone Amps Demo
You can purchase the Boss Nextone Artist 80-watt amp here: You can purchase the Boss Nextone Stage 40-watt amp here: From the focused punch of... Read more »
Nov 15, 2018, 11:40 AM
Apogee Jam+ USB Audio Interface Demo
The Apogee Jam+ can be purchased here: The Apogee Jam+ is the easy way to inject your guitar, bass, or keyboard into your computer — with studio... Read more »
Nov 13, 2018, 9:59 AM
Building a Partscaster
Like most guitarists, I’ve long been on a quest to find the ultimate guitar — an ideal combination of perfect tone, perfect playability, perfect... Read more »
Nov 12, 2018, 10:14 AM
Abasi Pathos – Tosin Abasi Overdrive Pedal Demo
The Abasi Pathos – Tosin Abasi Overdrive Pedal can be purchased here: Designed by Tosin Abasi and Brian Wampler, the Pathos overdrive’s Smooth... Read more »
Nov 12, 2018, 9:00 AM
Gear Essentials for Cover Bands
If you’re a gigging cover band, you have a lot to bring to a gig. Not only are you schlepping your instruments, but cover bands also are often... Read more »
Nov 8, 2018, 8:00 AM
What Makes the Strat So Great
The Fender Stratocaster is THE pop-culture icon that people think about when they picture an electric guitar. First released in the early 1950s,... Read more »
Nov 6, 2018, 10:35 AM
Wah and Overdrive Pedal Order Explained
Get the Friedman Gold-72 Wah Pedal here: Get the Friedman Motor City Drive pedal here: Wah first, or overdrive first? Sweetwater’s Don Carr... Read more »
Nov 5, 2018, 12:00 PM
Music Theory Cheat Sheet: Circle of Fifths
Here’s a convenient chart that shows the Circle of Fifths and Major/Relative Minor* key signatures. This is a great tool if you don’t already... Read more »