How Many Pedals? (Part 2)
In yesterday’s TTOTD, we discussed how to evaluate whether the stompboxes you’re using are affecting your guitar tone when they’re bypassed. But... Read more »
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How Many Pedals? (Part 1)
Concerned that plugging all those stompboxes may be decimating your guitar‘s tone? It’s a valid concern; many can color the sound or sap tone or... Read more »
Feb 1, 2010, 12:00 AM
18v Pedals?
Q: I’ve read that I can run my Fulltone Fulldrive 2 at 18v instead of 9v. Is this true? What does it do for the tone? A: It’s true; certain... Read more »
Jan 29, 2010, 12:00 AM
Comparing Apples to Apples
As audio geeks, we spend a lot of time A/B comparing pieces of gear to choose which one is best for a given task. The key to making quality... Read more »
Jan 28, 2010, 12:00 AM
Tuning Struggles on a Strat
Q: I followed your advice and tightened down the screws in the back of my Stratocaster to pull the bridge back against the body of the guitar.... Read more »
Jan 27, 2010, 12:00 AM
Sony Boot Camp
Q: I’m a Mac guy, but I really like Sony’s music/audio software. Are there plans to make Mac versions? A: To our knowledge, there are no plans... Read more »
Jan 26, 2010, 12:00 AM
Network Backup
Q: I have a computer in my studio and use a laptop as well. I’d like to have one RAID hard drive as a central backup point. Can I do this? A:... Read more »
Jan 25, 2010, 12:00 AM
Activate Those Keys!
Early last Friday, according to our friends at Propellerhead Software, the latest Mac OS X Security Update caused a conflict with internet... Read more »
Jan 22, 2010, 12:00 AM
Feeling Fresh!
Want to make your guitar feel and sound fresh and new? It’s easy! First of all, break out the polish and clean up the old axe once in a while.... Read more »
Jan 21, 2010, 12:00 AM
Pole Piece Alignment
Q: Some of the strings on my guitar don’t line up exactly with the pole pieces on the pickups. Is it defective? Do I need to have the pickup or... Read more »