Flanger pedals allow musicians to add warm, immersive modulation to their guitar tone. Often grouped with chorus and phasers, these pedals are known for their versatility and how they can transform the feel of a guitar. The great thing about flanger pedals is that you can choose to what degree you want to use them. …
Upgrading your pickups may be the simplest and most cost effective way to significantly improve the tone of your precision style bass, and if you’ve held a solder gun before, you can do the upgrade yourself, in most cases. If you like the handling and feel of your p-bass but find the tone lacking, then …
Swapping out pickups is one of the most popular modifications players will make to their electric guitar. It’s relatively simple and upgrading the stock pickups that come in a more affordable model electric guitar with something higher quality can really do wonders for your tone. In this article, we’ll be looking specifically at humbucker pickups. …
With harmonicas being some of the cheapest and smallest musical instruments you can find around, it’s easy to understand why most people deem them suitable only for children. Ironically, that can’t be farther from the truth. While it’s easy to dismiss them because of their small size, don’t let their size mislead you. Despite the …
Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned music professional, the importance of a good DAW cannot be overstated. DAWs (Digital Audio Workstations) have made creating music more accessible, easier, and creative than ever before. You can now record, arrange Audio or MIDI data, and access an entire world of sounds, plug-ins and effects, all right …
There is no denying the banjo is a ton of fun to play, and that’s probably why they’re once again growing in popularity. More instrument brands are starting to make them and some of the nicer models are selling out! And while many readers may be here because of bluegrass, keep in mind that the …
Blues music is full of legendary riffs and lyrics that tell stories about anything from people falling on hard times, injustice, to hard-loving women and hard-drinking men. But, the best thing about the blues is that it’s so diverse, which means you can sing about anything, as long as it’s coming from the soul. The …
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 …
While metal music got some negative coverage in its early days, there’s absolutely no doubt that it made a huge mark on modern music in general. And as it evolved, it began impacting other genres as well, even taking an important place in mainstream waters. But although it’s widely accepted that the Metal genre started …
When I purchased my first mandolin there weren’t nearly as many options as there are today. While having more options is a good thing, it can also make choosing one a more complicated process. You’re going to spend a lot of time playing your mandolin, so it’s important to choose one that fits your playing …