Steve Vai uses mostly signature gear, including his well known Ibanez Jem guitar, along with his custom Carvin amplifiers. His favorite amp is his signature Carvin Legacy version 1, although he likes to change to version 3 occasionally. Most of his… Continue Reading
John Petrucci’s rig consists of a variety of rare gear that can be difficult to obtain. All of his main effects originate from the Fractal Audio Axe-Fx, however his setup does also feature pedals like the Boss Dimension-C which apparently have all… Continue Reading
Spotify is an online music streaming service with over 60 million users worldwide. The service recently concluded in a study based on their own data that metal fans are the most loyal music supporters. This doesn’t mean that metal is… Continue Reading
Synyster Gates continues to use his custom Schecter gear for his live 2015 rig. All of his effects originate from the Fractal Audio Axe-Fx II, except for the Dunlop Cry Baby. His amplifier is placed off stage in an amplifier… Continue Reading
1. Preparation You want to minimize “fixing” things later on down the line. This can range from playing the wrong notes, to having an undesirable recorded guitar tone (discussed later). As a performing musician, you want to first and foremost… Continue Reading
If you own an electric guitar, you’re probably going to find the need for these accessories somewhere down the line. These accessories will make your life easier in some way or another, and luckily some of them are relatively inexpensive. 1. Digital Tuner… Continue Reading
Kiko Loureiro has replaced guitar player Chris Broderick in the heavy metal group Megadeth. Broderick stated in an interview that his decision to leave was based on the fact that he wants to persue his own musical course. Kiko Loureiro… Continue Reading
Slash has one of the most recognizable rock looks of all time. It can make for a great Halloween costume, or can be used simply as a reference point for developing your own rock look. As for the guitar chops, you’re on your… Continue Reading
Guitars Amplifiers Pedals & Effects Accessories Amp Settings Presence: 6 Middle: 11 Bass: 1 Treble: 8 Vol. Bright: 10 Vol. Normal: 1 Cable in ‘Bright 2’ Joe Bonamassa’s live rig for 2015 incorporates the use of a variety of vintage gear,… Continue Reading
If you’re a musician, your performance is split into two categories, namely the audio and the visual aspect. Stage presence can be summarized as the visual aspect of the performance. If you’re a very talented guitar player, you will need… Continue Reading
