The three most impactful aspects of a guitarist’s rig are their chosen guitar model, amplifier, and which effects pedals are present on their pedalboard. In the following article, we’ll discuss overdrive pedals and explain what makes them a worthy addition to your setup. Each model varies in capabilities, controls, and the tones they produce. Purchasing …
Powering your pedals correctly is essential to achieving the best possible performance out of your equipment. The most efficient way to provide your pedals with a good clean power source is by using a dedicated power supply. These devices come in a variety of sizes and shapes and have differing qualities. Identifying the ideal power …
Along with the choice of guitar and amplifier, a guitarist’s pedalboard is one of the most important factors when it comes to creating your sound. Effects pedals provide you with sonic options that can completely transform the tone of your guitar. Regardless of the genre or style of guitar you play, a delay pedal is …
As a guitarist, the pedals you choose to put on your pedalboard will determine the styles, tones, and options that you have at your disposal. Selecting specific combinations of effects that complement each other is of paramount importance when it comes to sculpting your sound. What’s so special about fuzz pedals? One of the most …
If you’re looking to skip the hassle of selling your old guitar gear yourself, one option is heading over to Guitar Center and taking advantage of their Trade In Trade Up program to sell or trade in your gear. Of course, Guitar Center will only accept gear that’s in a fully functional condition. Some of …
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 …
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 …
With so many new manufacturers appearing all the time, it can be hard to keep track of which manufactures are making the best pedals. This list includes some of the classic manufacturers who have been at the forefront of guitar pedal production for countless decades and some lesser-known, newly-established brands that can rival their quality. …
Whether you play an electric, acoustic, or classical guitar, it’s important for a guitar player to have an understanding of guitar strings. Just putting a different set of strings will totally alter the sound and the feel of your playing. Strings are the connection from your fingers to the instrument. Oftentimes, guitar players overlook their …
Picking the right set of classical guitar strings can play a crucial role in shaping how your guitar sounds, plays, and feels. This is why it’s important that you choose the right option that perfectly matches your playing preferences, and we’re here to help you do just that! After testing dozens of strings we’ve put …