Synyster Gates is the lead guitarist for Avenged Sevenfold. His rock lifestyle inspired his dress code, which includes a lot of black and some jewelry. Interestingly, he likes to wear little leather in comparison to some other “heavy” artists. Synyster… Continue Reading
Larry Carlton made his mark as a tasteful session musician in the 1970’s and 80’s, becoming one of the most recorded guitarists during this time. Larry appeared on tracks from Steely Dan through to Michael Jackson. As a solo artist,… Continue Reading
The PickBay makes for a great way for transporting your picks to the gig without the hassle of losing them. If you think about it, there’s really no safe to leave your pick. Oftentimes they go missing when thrown into… Continue Reading
Although you should be more concerned with what your amp sounds like, nobody can resist a great looking amp. Apart from the classics like Marshal that we all know and love, here are a few others that are less common.… Continue Reading
Going on tour is easier said that done. Although the experience can be very rewarding, there are a couple of things that you might want to look out for. Let’s dive right into it. 1. Relationships When touring with other… Continue Reading
If you want to play your next gig in style then nothing beats leather. It’s a common trend amongst many performers, particularly those found in rock and heavy metal groups. The outfit listed below features black leather with a blue… Continue Reading
Dynamics is another word for volume. Many people don’t know that dynamics in music can be broken up into different categories, let alone how to apply dynamics. As a performing guitarist, dynamics is something you should become consciously be aware… Continue Reading
The idea of a “band” seems to be becoming less popular while the solo artist seems to have become the new norm. Apart from mainstream media which has great attentiveness on solo performers, becoming a solo artist may have some… Continue Reading
If you look closely at some of the most successful bands of our time then it’s no secret that most of them have great rhythm sections. Time is one of the most important ingredients to hypnotize your audience and bring… Continue Reading
The Shure SM57 is seen everywhere. It’s the go-to solution for miking guitar amps. It is, however, fairly pricey considering it’s a high quality microphone that’s built to last. They retail for about $100. The Pyle-Pro PDMIC78 is a chinese… Continue Reading
