Vocalists: Bring Your Own Mic to the Gig
As a vocalist singing with bands (and that includes instrumentalists who sing backups as well as lead singers), it’s possible to get by without... Read more »
Guitar News
Apr 18, 2017, 7:28 PM
Apr 18, 2017, 11:00 AM
ESP LTD EC-1000QM Piezo Electric Guitar Demo
Chris Cannella from ESP Guitars presents the LTD EC-1000QM Piezo electric guitar. The Eclipse’s set-neck design keeps it resonating longer than... Read more »
Apr 18, 2017, 9:21 AM
Allan Holdsworth: One Step Beyond
Eddie Van Halen on Allan Holdsworth: “…the best in the books. Holdsworth is so damned good that I can’t cop anything. I can’t understand what... Read more »
Apr 17, 2017, 7:23 PM
Are Coil-tapped Humbuckers Still Noise Cancelling?
These days, a lot of guitars equipped with humbuckers offer a switch or push/pull knob that lets you get a single-coil style sound from your... Read more »
Apr 17, 2017, 2:12 PM
Blackstar ID:Core 40 V2 Stereo Combo Amp Review
Nick Bowcott presents the Blackstar ID:Core 40 V2 combo amp. It might be the ultimate practice amplifier for beginning guitarists. Choose from... Read more »
Apr 14, 2017, 5:48 PM
Peace of Mind: Uninterruptable Power Supply
Many people use an Uninterruptable Power Supply (UPS) battery back-up power unit for their computer — basically a UPS is a battery that provides... Read more »
Apr 14, 2017, 11:44 AM
Trace Elliot Transit A Acoustic Preamp Pedal Review
Don Carr presents the Trace Elliot Transit A acoustic preamp pedal. Plugging your acoustic-electric guitar directly into the PA is convenient.... Read more »
Apr 13, 2017, 10:46 AM
BOSS LS-2 Line Selector Pedal Review
Nick Bowcott presents the BOSS LS-2 line selector pedal. This pedal allows you to switch easily between several different effects and route... Read more »
Apr 12, 2017, 7:32 PM
Mix Tip: Subtle Movement Using Tremolo
Tremolo is usually used as an intense effect. Whether a classic surf pulsing or a choppy, almost techno effect, when most people reach for... Read more »
Apr 12, 2017, 1:32 PM
Seymour Duncan PowerStage 700 Guitar Amp Head Review
Don Carr presents the Seymour Duncan PowerStage 700 guitar amplifier. This miniature power amplifier is engineered to attain the best tone and... Read more »