Tech Tips & Tutorials
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Truss Rod Adjustment: Fixing a Warped Guitar Neck
If your guitar’s fretboard just doesn’t feel like it used to, it might be time to adjust that truss rod. Whether we like it or…
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Tips On Using The Ernie Ball Expression Ambient Delay Guitar Effects Pedal
Last week, we reviewed the new Ernie Ball Expression Ambient Delay guitar effects pedal (spoiler: we thought it was great). While the…
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The Difference Between Open And Closed Back Cabinets
It’s no secret that a player’s choice in loudspeaker plays a big role in their tone. What’s not as well know is…
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Tech Tips: Installing Active Bassline Pickups
Today we’re going to show you how to install a new set of Bassline pickups for an electric bass. Basslines bass pickups…
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TC Electronic Flashback Mini Video Demo
Built around the same small enclosure which made pedals such as PolyTune Mini, Hall of Fame Mini Reverb, Spark Mini Booster and…
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Speaker Impedance and Tone
Q: “Can the same model speakers of different impedance ratings sound different?” A: While it’s possible for an 8 ohm and 16 ohm…
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Simple But Effective Bass Tone Upgrades – Part 3
Welcome to the third installment of our multi-part bass tone upgrade feature! We’ve already covered pickups and electronics in our previous articles…
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Quick Tips: Using the Microphone Proximity Effect
The proximity effect refers to a change in the frequency response of a microphone that produces an emphasis on lower frequencies, causing…
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Quick Tips For Better Stratocaster Tone
Q: “I love my Stratocaster but I am always looking to enhance my tone. Aside from replacing the pickups or anything else involving…
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Quick Tip: Heavier Gauge Strings for Fatter Tone
Here’s a quick, cheap and easy tip on how to beef up your guitar’s sound for a fatter tone: new guitar strings!…
