Which Amps to Use The types of amplification you use for a stereo configuration really comes down to personal preference as well as experimentation. The general consensus is to make use of two identical amplifiers and let the effects do… Continue Reading
I’ve never been a fan of a dry guitar sound. Delay has to be one of my favorite guitar effects and I can’t go without it. In this article I’m going to show you how to add delay to your… Continue Reading
I’ve worked as a sound engineer in the past and trust me – the sound guy can feel just as intimidated as the musicians performing on stage. If the front-of-house mix is bad, people are going to be pointing to… Continue Reading
Joe Walsh is the guitarist from the legendary band The Eagles. He gives us a lesson on his process for setting up a guitar. Setting up your instrument involves adjusting your guitars hardware to ensure no issues such as string… Continue Reading
This is part 4 of a 4 part instructional series on how to get the best possible live tone. Part 1 – Introduction & General Information Part 2 – Your Guitar Part 3 – Amplification and Effects Part 4 – Live… Continue Reading
This is part 3 of a 4 part instructional series on how to get the best possible live tone. Part 1 – Introduction & General Information Part 2 – Your Guitar Part 3 – Amplification and Effects Part 4 –… Continue Reading
This is part 2 of a 4 part instructional series on how to get the best possible live tone. Part 1 – Introduction & General Information Part 2 – Your Guitar Part 3 – Amplification and Effects Part 4 –… Continue Reading
This is part 1 of an instructional series on how to get the best possible live tone. Part 1 – Introduction & General Information Part 2 – Your Guitar Part 3 – Amplification and Effects Part 4 – Live Sound… Continue Reading
Editor note: It seems the YouTube videos have been removed, however luckily I summarized the process at the end of this post. If you’re a gigging guitar player, restringing your instrument is a regular requirement. Francis Steuber (guitar tech for… Continue Reading
When it comes to miking a guitar amp cabinet, there’s no right or wrong answer. There are, however, general guidelines you can follow in order to capture the best possible sound. In a live situation, the position of the mic… Continue Reading