The volume control is an important part of your signal path that professional guitar players know and understand. It’s an integral part of crafting your tone to perfectly suit the piece of music that you’re playing. I know some guitarists… 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
If you’re performing live, you’re definitely going to need some form of a tuner. I’ve come across semi-professional musicians who don’t use one and rely solely on their ears for tuning up. This is the wrong approach, as a good… Continue Reading
Everybody’s gig checklist is personal; however there are a few things you don’t want to leave behind. I’ve compiled a list of the essential items that you should always have when playing guitar live. I’ve left out the obvious stuff,… Continue Reading
Guitar amp simulation takes the various parts of a vintage guitar amp and recreates them as a model. Amp simulation is useful for many different applications. When it comes to choosing the best simulator you will usually find that like… Continue Reading
Playing music is a great way to make money. It’s one of the few industries that allows you to really have fun while you’re “working”. But don’t be blinded by the glitz and glamour. Being a musician, for the most part,… 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
Navigating around the globe with your guitar can be a stressful task. The mercy of your prized instrument is left in the hands of airport employees who don’t always grasp how fragile and valuable your guitar may be. According to… Continue Reading
We’ve all heard horror stories of people’s gear getting stolen out of the tour van. It’s almost every month now that I see a Facebook post from an unlucky musician who has fallen victim to instrument theft. Do I Need Instrument… Continue Reading
