Let’s talk about guitars, basses, amplifiers, pedals, recording, software and plugins
Get Notified!
Sign up if you would like to be notified when a new post or podcast is made available
There are lots of articles and reviews here. To find a specific subject or topic, please use the Search box provided
If you have a question on any guitar (or bass) related subject, please click this link to send in your question
Finding New Music
Help me out gang. Where do you go to find interesting new artists playing guitar oriented stuff that isn’t disposable dreck?
Rat Evolution
There are probably a zillion different distortion pedals out there. The ProCo RAT is the one that I have found most useful and now JHS have given us all the different RATs in one cage (stomp box)
Why Custom Shop Guitars Make It Harder to Buy a Normal Guitar
Do Custom Shop guitars impact your ability to buy less expensive normal guitars? Yes they do. Let’s explore why.
Equipping Your Home Studio
Getting started recording at home, or improving your home studio does not have to be difficult or crazy expensive. Join me to find best practices.
Buffers or No Buffers
Who better to learn from on the subject of buffers than “Professor” Dan Steinhardt of That Pedal Show?
MXR M76 Studio Compressor
Let’s take a look at MXR’s M76 Studio Compressor pedal. This is definitely NOT a squish machine!
Tech21 Acoustic Fly Rig
Playing your acoustic guitar live with amplification or recording in the studio does not have to be super expensive, nor should it involve carting around a bunch of kit. Read on to learn how the TECH21 Acoustic Fly Rig might be precisely what is missing from your set up
Tone King Imperial Mark II
Everyone told me that this amp was overpriced and overhyped. I am going to massively disagree. I think it is awesome. Read more to find out why.
Fuzz for Players Who Hate Fuzz
Finally a fuzz pedal for players who hate fuzz. This is seriously awesome guys and if regular fuzzes bug you, this one could be a game changer for you
Supro Delta King 12
Can a small and simple Class A tube amplifier deliver the kind of tone you are seeking? Perhaps the Supro Delta King is what you need!
The Misunderstood Boost Pedal
Do you use a boost pedal? Should you? Are you clear what a boost pedal does? Read on with me
Review : Fender Tone Master Super Reverb Amp
This time around I review the recently released Fender Tone Master Super Reverb
The Best Acoustic Pickup
The right pickup can make or break your gig or recorded acoustic sound. Save time, money and embarrassment and just put in a K&K Pure Mini
Another Day, Another Signature Model
Just what we all needed, another phony signature series guitar
Why I Love my Torpedo Capture X
The Torpedo Capture X is an amazing device. Learn why you might want one
Bigsby String Changes
If the thought of changing strings on a guitar with a Bigsby makes you squirm, answers found here