Tech Tips & Tutorials
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The Top Blues Pickups
Hard rock seems to get most of the attention when it comes to shredding solos and being the atypical music star, but…
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Single Coil and Humbucker Tones on the same Strat
One of the best things about electric guitars is the sheer number of modifications and customization options at your disposal! With a…
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Music Tips: The Basics of Mixing
If you’re a musician, it is only natural that you will soon want to record your stuff. Luckily, you don’t have…
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History of the Delay Effect – Part 1
Delay is one of the essential effects of music. We’ve all heard it before, that well-known echo that has carved innumerable soundscapes throughout…
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EQ Frequency Range Tips
If you’re going to get into recording, you’re going to have to know your EQ – there’s just no way around it.…
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Difference Between Balanced And Unbalanced Signals
Q: “What’s the difference between a balanced and unbalanced signal?” A: An unbalanced signal is one that is traveling through an audio path…
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Bass Tips: What You Need For A Great Live Show
Arriving at a live bass show with all gear is not enough to guarantee a successful event. This is because there…
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Alnico vs Ceramic Pickups
There are two main types of magnets used in today’s pickups – Alnico and Ceramic. And with these two pickup magnets comes…
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Active And Passive Guitar And Bass Pickups Explained
You’ll often see a guitar or a bass advertised as having passive or active pickups. What does that mean? The difference…
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Acoustic Strings on an Electric Guitar
Q: “Can I use acoustic guitar strings on my electric?” A: Taking a typical set of acoustic strings into consideration, the high…