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The Best Acoustic 12 String That I Have Ever Played

If you like the sound of a great acoustic 12 string, I have found what you are looking for. If you don’t like the sound of an acoustic 12 string, go try one of these and it might change your mind.

Ross Chevalier 11/27/21 Ross Chevalier 11/27/21

Have You Considered a Baritone Guitar?

A baritone guitar can open brand new soundscapes for you, regardless of the style of music you play. Is it time to have a look?

Ross Chevalier 11/20/21 Ross Chevalier 11/20/21

Diving In to Recording Interfaces

The recording interface is a key element in successful self-recording and music production. Let’s talk about this aspect of the process

Ross Chevalier 11/13/21 Ross Chevalier 11/13/21

Let’s Talk Microphones

Welcome to our first step into the world of microphones.

Ross Chevalier 11/10/21 Ross Chevalier 11/10/21

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?

Ross Chevalier 11/6/21 Ross Chevalier 11/6/21

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)

Ross Chevalier 10/30/21 Ross Chevalier 10/30/21

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.

Ross Chevalier 10/23/21 Ross Chevalier 10/23/21

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.

Ross Chevalier 10/20/21 Ross Chevalier 10/20/21

Buffers or No Buffers

Who better to learn from on the subject of buffers than “Professor” Dan Steinhardt of That Pedal Show?

Ross Chevalier 10/16/21 Ross Chevalier 10/16/21

MXR M76 Studio Compressor

Let’s take a look at MXR’s M76 Studio Compressor pedal. This is definitely NOT a squish machine!

Ross Chevalier 10/13/21 Ross Chevalier 10/13/21

Tips That Count

Let’s talk about cables, for guitars and amps. Plus a tuner from Google?

Ross Chevalier 10/9/21 Ross Chevalier 10/9/21

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

Ross Chevalier 10/2/21 Ross Chevalier 10/2/21

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.

Ross Chevalier 9/25/21 Ross Chevalier 9/25/21

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