Play Easier with a Great Guitar Setup During a gig, comfort is everything. For optimal tone and playing ease, you should have your guitar setup by a professional guitar technician. Depending on your playing style, the setup you require may… Continue Reading
Sick on your gig date? Having to cancel a live gig is never fun. If you’re a full time musician, it’s not always as easy as calling in sick to a day job. Cancellation means no pay and a lot… Continue Reading
1 – They are Passionate about Music Playing guitar should be more than just a hobby. It should be a lifestyle. If you want to make it as a guitarist, you’re up against people whose whole world revolves around playing… Continue Reading
Logical Order of Effects 1. Tuner 2. Wah 3. Acoustic simulator 4. Compressor 5. Overdrive 6. Equalizer 7. Noise suppression 8. Pitch effects (pitch shifters, vibrato etc) 9. Modulation (chorus, flanger etc) 10. Volume 11. Delay 12. Reverb 13. Looping… Continue Reading
In the United States, the majority of live musicians use a mono amp configuration. Stereo is almost always used in the studio when recording an album or demo. It’s the go-to trick for a much fuller sound. Stereo is a… Continue Reading
1.) Ask a Friend The easiest way to get a free guitar is to ask for one. Many people have old guitars lying around and have no real interest in playing them. Try to think of people who own guitars… Continue Reading
As practising usually takes place when sitting down, one tends to become comfortable with the guitar at that height. When you start making use of a strap, playing guitar may seem a bit uncomfortable at first. One thing you should… Continue Reading
I’m a fan of visually attractive guitars. Guitars with glossy finishes that sparkle on stage when light reflects on them always have my attention. Using a visually eye catching guitar can be great in a live situation. It can add to the image… Continue Reading
I like locking systems because I can conveniently clip my strap onto my guitar before a gig. During the gig I know that no matter what my guitar won’t come loose from my strap. I’ve always found locking systems to be quick… Continue Reading
You don’t always need to spend a ton of cash on gear for playing live. Transporting gear can often cause numerous things to go wrong. Expensive gear is usually fragile which could lead to regular repairs and replacements. Expensive Gear vs. Inexpensive Gear… Continue Reading
