How to Make a Chord Progression More Interesting
Chords are musical roadmaps and are often one of the first things guitarists learn. But when the basics get bland, what can we do to add some... Read more »
Articles by Nick Bowcott
Nov 5, 2022, 12:00 PM
Nov 3, 2022, 12:00 AM
Revv Glenn Fricker Northern Mauler Pedal Demo
When it comes to brutality, few pros dish it out quite like Glenn Fricker! And Glenn has now partnered with Revv to create the Northern Mauler,... Read more »
Oct 31, 2022, 12:00 PM
Peavey 6505 MKII | An Iconic Metal Amp Returns
A legend returns! Nick Bowcott hosts Sweetwater’s look at the newly rebooted Peavey 6505 MKII tube head. With 120-watts and countless research... Read more »
Oct 22, 2022, 10:00 AM
Why the Tube Screamer Rules
In the oversaturated world of guitar pedals, the Ibanez Tube Screamer stands alone. Sweetwater’s Nick Bowcott walks us through the crunchy... Read more »
Oct 18, 2022, 12:00 AM
Friedman Little Sister 20-watt Tube Combo Demo
Sweetwater’s Nick Bowcott gets his hands dirty on Friedman’s new Little Sister 20-watt tube combo amp. This small but huge-sounding amp comes... Read more »
Oct 2, 2022, 2:00 PM
Kramer Striker Series Guitars Demo
Join Sweetwater’s Nick Bowcott for a look at the Kramer Striker series. This affordable collection of shredder guitars rock hard with solid... Read more »
Sep 29, 2022, 6:00 PM
How to Play “Enter Sandman” by Metallica | Guitar Lesson
You know it, you love it, but can you play it? Sweetwater’s Nick Bowcott sleeps with one eye open until you can! Join Nick for a lesson on how... Read more »
Sep 25, 2022, 2:00 PM
Five Practice Tips for Beginner Guitarists
Backing track and notes As promised in the above video, here are a few nuggets of information you’ll hopefully find useful: 1. Chord Windows &... Read more »
Sep 20, 2022, 4:00 PM
Kirk Hammett’s Diabolical Diagonal Workout
As promised by yours truly in the above video lesson, here are the TABs mentioned. Figures 1 A & B are the ascent of a pretty “generic”... Read more »
Sep 13, 2022, 10:15 AM
Dave Mustaine on His Relationship with Gibson Guitars
Dave Mustaine joins Sweetwater’s Nick Bowcott to talk about Megadeth’s new record and Dave’s relationship with Gibson Guitars. Dave covers a... Read more »