Almost every brand from guitar to amp manufacturers are making pedals today. With this many available, it is very easy to get confused as to how they need to be used. There are many types from distortion and overdrives, to delays and reverb. Each effect has a huge benefit to your sound and performance, but … Read more
Often guitars have several dots along their necks. But just what are they called? Fret markers or inlays are the terms used to refer to these indicators along the guitar’s neck. Of course, there is a lot more than just knowing the answer to the question: “what are the dots on a guitar called”? when … Read more
Guitar Center Shipping Guitar Center is one of the biggest retailers in the US both online and brick and mortar. Many musicians buy from them online every year. This means that anything bought online will normally need to be shipped. But does Guitar Center ship safely? Guitar Center normally ships new equipment in the original … Read more
Every guitar player rolling a tube amp or audiophile to some degree hears sound differently. Some people like a bit more of a crisp bright tone while others prefer something deep and warmer. Normally when seeking a warmer sound you need to figure out what it is exactly that you like. Bass content is much … Read more
Whether you are selling a car, lawn mower or guitar, you will always make more by selling it yourself privately. The idea of doing this scares some people as interaction with “tire kickers” can be draining. Normally when you decide to sell something like a guitar, you want to move it quickly. Cash in hand … Read more
If you own a tube based guitar or bass amplifier or even a Hi-Fi audio amplifier, chances are you will find a 12AX7 under the hood. Maybe even a few of them. The 12AX7 is the first choice for tube amplifiers because of its high gain and relatively low noise characteristics. The 12AX7 vacuum tube … Read more
