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The FRFR Speaker
While the text bunnies will tell you that FRFR stands for “for real for real” which is both repetitive and bad grammar, in the context of musicians and gear it stands for Full Range Flat Response.
Hey Gibson! Knock it off!
Gibson is now a fashion brand and no longer a guitar company. Read to see why I say this
The Electric 12 String
An electric 12 string is a very special kind of sound and perhaps you might think about trying one out to add to your guitar sound palette
What is an Amp in a Box
Before amp in a box becomes the latest casualty of buzzword bingo (too late!) let’s take a moment to examine what we are actually talking about
Fender 60th Anniversary Jaguar
In this article, I share my personal experiences with the limited release of the 60th Anniversary Fender Jaguar.
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.