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Speaker Efficiency
Speaker efficiency can make a lot of difference in our playing experience. Join me to learn more about this science.
Is It The Amp or The Guitar?
What really drives the sound that we hear? It’s not the guitar or the preamp. It’s the speaker and cabinet
An Inexpensive Wireless System for your Guitar and Bass that doesn’t suck
Want wireless connectivity for your instrument. I don’t think you can beat the Spark Link system unless you spend thousands and this pair is only $179 CAD
Are We Stuck In Time?
We’re stuck in a time loop. All we see are the same things from thirty to seventy years ago. Not all because of a lack of innovation, but also due to massive intransigence from humans
A Case for Clean
Playing through a clean amp or sim will help any of us find areas of improvement in our playing. If you don’t already have a clean amp, there is a very cost effective way to get there.
The Slide - Usage and Materials
In this article we explore the history, materials and genres of bottleneck slide
Review : Journey Instruments OE990 Overhead Travel Electric Guitar
Join me for my review of the Journey Instruments Overhead Travel Electric Guitar
How Much Will You Pay for a Great Memory?
It’s 1976 and Boston’s first record is out. Get those sounds right now, so easily with the MXR Rockman X100
Review : Yamaha TransAcoustic Acoustic Guitar
I was positively surprised by the subtle finish the internal effects brought to the Yamaha Transacoustic guitar
Do Different Profilers Sound Different?
Does the profile using device impact the overall sound or is the sound all in the profile or model being used?
Review : Taylor Circa 74 Acoustic Amplifier
Taylor Guitar’s Circa74 is a two channel acoustic / vocal amplifier available in two solid wood cases and includes a very 1970s support stand.
Review : Patoma Picks
I’m very enthused to be able to review a new line of picks from the fine people at Patoma Music. Their unique value is a diamond coated grip area, making these picks virtually undroppable
The Power of Loud
Rock musicians and listeners prefer it loud. Let’s talk about the science of why.
Is It Time to Get Out of the Wooden Box?
In this article, I discuss the value proposition of carbon fibre guitars from Emerald Guitars of Ireland
Miking Your Amplifier
A lot of current amplifiers have DI outputs that include speaker simulations and microphone simulations. Convenient certainly but many older amplifiers do not. So how to record it, or send a signal to a PA?
Review : PRS SE Hollowbody II with Piezo. Is this the best hollowbody for the money, period?
In this article I review the PRS SE Hollowbody II, a truly wonderful instrument. This review is made possible by The Arts Music Store.
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Revisiting the Ibanez S521 - Expensive is not necessarily better
Do you need to spend more, or get a specific decal or sticker to get a great guitar or bass? Not one little bit.
Review : Headrush FRFR Go
A few weeks back, I did a podcast episode talking about the lack of small, lower output FRFR speaker systems. At the time, the only one that I could find with some level of availability was the Headrush FRFR Go. At the time, I could only refer to the marketing material because I had never even seen one in the real world. A recent transaction that resulted in a returnable item provided the funding to buy one, and where I am, they are rather scarce, so I found one and bought it.
Quick Update - UAFX Sale
I just discovered a sale with massive discounts on some UA FX pedals. No idea if it is everywhere or how long it lasts.