In the early days of guitars and amps, the amps themselves coupled with the right pickups in the guitar would break up just right. Some of the amps even had a pre-gain and master so the amp would really saturate the tubes. A Gibson Les Paul with humbuckers through a Marshall Blues Breaker or even an old Ampeg would produce some sweet tones. Any of the smaller amps like a Fender Deluxe would produce some sweet creamy bluesy tones and even tones good for rock n roll like the sounds of The Rolling Stones. Still, as rock music emerged there was a need for more and more distortion, or saturation, and thus the pedals began to spring up. What are distortion pedals good for?
Guitar Effects: How Can I Find That Killer Sound?
- May 1, 2017
- Guitar Accessories
That killer sound is the quest of all serious guitarists. Did you ever wonder why there’s so many pedal or stomp box companies? Either it’s very lucrative or it simply means we’re still looking for the right sound. If we had found it, we’d be satisfied with only a few pedals and a couple of different amps and guitars. Tone is the name of the game here. Great tone starts with great hands, but, after that, the order is guitar, amp, then pedals. If you have a crappy guitar or amp, no pedal is going to save you. A killer tube amp like a Fender Deluxe will give you a sweet clean tone until you reach a certain volume, but then it starts to break up. For some, it breaks up too soon.
What Kind of Guitar Pick Should I Use?
- April 26, 2017
- Guitar Accessories
The world of guitar picks is a colorful and diverse subject. You might say a pick is a pick, but don’t say that in a room with more than one guitar player. Any real guitar player carries picks in his pocket. Don’t ask to borrow one unless you are prepared to get that look. You know, that look that says, “Really?” If he or she has to loan you a pick, they will look through the handful they pull out and give you one that isn’t very used. You see, the ones with the worn edges are the bomb. After playing a few hours, a pick forms these smooth edges that are just perfect. You’re not getting one of those. Wear down your own. So what kind of guitar pick should you use then?
Online Tuner: A List of the Best Available
- February 27, 2017
- Guitar Accessories
If you’re looking for an online tuner, there are many out there offering all kinds of extras. Some are simple and easy to use while others require a little knowledge. If you’re going to an online tuner source, you’re likely just getting started or it’s a simple matter of convenience. Either way, what you want is no-nonsense quick access to a very accurate tuner.
Electric Guitar Strings - What Should I Look For?
- February 21, 2017
- Guitar Accessories
Buying electric guitar strings can be a little overwhelming at first glance. The wall is covered with options at the music store and your eyes will glaze over viewing page after page of choices online . First, you need to determine what gauge of strings you like to play. If your guitar came with 9s on it, you might wanna try 10s. Anything bigger than that and you’ll need to change the nut and make adjustments. There are 8s out there, but that’s really small and, again, you might have to change the nut. The slots in the nut are cut to accommodate the right string gauge. Strings that are too big or small might have an adverse affect on the way the guitar performs. We don’t want you to experience that, so let’s look at some great electric guitar strings to look for.
