Choosing a jazz guitar amp can be a tedious process. After all, what exactly defines a contemporary jazz guitar sound? Are you more interested in a strong, traditional clean sound? Or does some modern technological wizardry hold more appeal? Do you use effects pedals or appreciate a gently built-in reverb? Do you gig frequently and …
Unless you’re new to playing the guitar, I’m sure you’ve probably heard of modeling amps before: a form of digital amp that mixes analog and digital circuits together, resulting in an amp that can sound like a wide variety of well-known amp types. In other words, it’s like having a pretty accurate emulation of potentially …
Thinking of buying a guitar amp but confused by all the jargon? It takes quite a bit of time to get your head around all the ins and outs, especially when there are so many brands, specs and features out there. Fortunately, there’s some high-level information you can learn and understand quickly without getting overly …
Buying a new mini guitar amp, just like any other piece of gear, can be a lot of fun. The experience of going to guitar shops, watching videos, and reading articles can be a good experience if you’re getting accurate information. All this is even more interesting when you know what you are looking for …
Buying an amp is a big decision and arguably as important, if not more so, as buying a guitar! Your sound quality depends heavily on the quality of your amp. With most things, the more you pay the more you get, but that’s definitely not always the case with guitar amps. There’s an incredible amount …
A good practice amp will offer you just the right amount of output power without sacrificing tone, all without annoying your neighbors or roommates. There have never been as many great options available for low wattage practice amps as there is on the market today. Whether you’re looking for something micro/portable, something tube-driven, or a …
Back in the old days, the primary way guitarists amplified their electric guitar was through a tube amplifier. Over the years, with the implementation of transistors and digital technology, more options have become available on the market with solid-state amps and digital amp modelers. While technology continues to develop and offer some very high quality …
As a guitar player, thoroughly researching your instrument is crucial, but it’s equally important to look into the accessories that help you and your audiences hear all of your hard work. For anyone interested in melting faces in an outdoor arena one day or simply wanting to perform for friends, the right amp can make …
Trying to decide between a tube or solid-state amp, but wondering what the differences are in the first place? It’s easy to get confused about this, so we’ve created a guide highlighting what you should know about tube amps vs solid-state amps, so you can pick the right type of amp for your needs. So, …
For any guitarist that plays an electric guitar, guitar amps are essential. Whether it’s for practicing, recording, or playing shows, you’re going to need a guitar amp at some point. They come in all ranges of prices, sizes, and features, and today we’re going to look at some of the most affordable prices available for …