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
A Quick Look at Source Audio
There are lots of pedal makers. This time, I want to look at my favourite pedals from the good people at Source Audio
Line 6 DL4 Mark II - Great sounds, option paralysis?
They call it the Little Green Time Machine and refer to it as a delay modeler. Both are very accurate descriptors. In the delay space there is not much that it doesn’t do in the context of a one pedal to rule them all type of role.
Amplifier Alternatives for Bassists
Hey folks, welcome back to That Guitar Lover. This time I want to talk about amplifier alternatives for bass players. All you guitarists, stick with us, because what is shared here can apply equally well to guitar players, although the devices will vary a bit.
Quick Look : Earthquaker Devices Hizumitas
Seeking a fuzz sustainer? The Hizumitas might be your answer!
Why An Expression Pedal?
Why might you want to have an expression pedal, and what is an expression pedal in the first place?
Let’s Delay That…
The number and variety of delay effects is greater than ever so it’s a good time to look at where they came from and some of the things to consider when buying
Return to Space - Boss RE-202 Space Echo
Does it sound like an old Roland RE-201 Space Echo? I don’t know, but it does sound spectacular
Getting Your Jazzer Going
A Jazzer? Typically a large frame hollow body guitar, most often with some kind of pickup system that has a tone built for unique chordal structures and fast clean runs
Tube Crisis? What Crisis?
The current time crisis may not actually be a crisis, although some would have you believe so. Consider another bit of news
Memoriam : Taylor Hawkins
For over 25 years, Taylor Hawkins was the drum anchor behind the kit of the Foo Fighters. Mr. Hawkins passed away this past week at age 50 while on tour with the band in South America. The band has requested respect for privacy at this time. Mr. Hawkins was always a pleasure to see and hear, consistently positive and a huge fan and respecter of in my opinion, the greatest drummer of all time, Neil Peart. You’ll be missed Taylor.
A Clipping Boost that Rocks!
A clipping boost is a very special device, and this one backs it up with awesome tone.
The Gibson Theodore. Five Grand for What?
The Gibson Theodore. How is this thing worth five grand USD? Guess what? It isn’t and you know it
Yamaha Revstar Standard
This time I take a deep dive on the new for 2022 Yamaha Revstar Standard. What do I conclude? Read on…
Paul Reed Smith CE24
The PRS CE 24 is a USA made instrument using the same body design as the Custom Core models, but with a bolt on maple neck instead of a set mahogany neck. Nicer in my opinion than the S2 family, they are amazing guitars.
Review : Gretsch G6119-ET Tennessee Rose
When it comes to hollow body guitars, it sure looks like Gretsch leads the market in options and levels of construction. The Tennessee Rose is from Gretsch’s Professional collection, in a series called Players Edition.
The Nashville Secret Overdrive
The Nashville Secret overdrive is not a secret, it’s just awesome
Review : Hudson Broadcast
The Hudson Broadcast is a unique boost / overdrive pedal built on the design infrastructure of a sixties broadcast console. It sounds awesome and not like anything else.
NEW! : George Harrison Rosewood Telecaster
The rumours are true! Showing up on Fender.com today is the new George Harrison Rosewood Telecaster, built to match George’s original. This one will be lighter than my Fender Japan version because this one is chambered.
Is it Tremolo or Vibrato? Which is Which?
Ever sought clarity between tremolo and vibrato in the context of guitar whammy bars? Cool, because the answer is right here
The Best Modern S Type Under $1,000
Can you get a truly playable S type guitar with modern accoutrements for under $1,000 CAD that will last and outplay even more expensive instruments? Yes, you can. Read on to learn more!