Tag: guitar
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Hit the Tone! Black Sabbath's Paranoid
Hasn’t enough been said about this record already? Well, we hope not. Still, it never hurts to celebrate (on its 50th anniversary) a fundamental...
Flatwound Bass Strings - An underrated classic
Flatwound strings? Who plays those anymore, and why? You'd be surprised, and we're here to explain why... Read on, bassists!
NAMM 2020 - Guitars & Basses
Find all the latest and greatest in Guitars & Basses from NAMM 2020...
Hit the Tone! Michael Kiwanuka
Michael Kiwanuka has taken modern music and mixed in authentic vintage tones. How did he get them?
Top 5 Acoustic Guitars of 2019
That warm, woody sound for soothing the soul... Here are the Top 5 Acoustic Guitars released in 2019...
Hit the Tone! Secrets of postpunk
How do you sound like your postpunk heroes? It's not easy but if you know a few tricks you could be well on your way...
Top 5 Guitar Amps of 2019
Check out our Top 5 Guitar Amps of 2019 here. We think they rock! What do you think?
Top 5 Acoustic Guitar Amps of 2019
Make your acoustic guitar shine on stage in all its natural glory, don't settle for less. Here are our Top 5 Acoustic Guitar Amps...
Top 5 Electric Guitars of 2019
What did you think of electric guitars in 2019? We chose our Top 5 for you, read more...
How to improve your Piezo sound on a budget
The sound of acoustic guitars equipped with a piezo pickup is rarely the best. But these systems remain one of the most practical, compact and cheapes...
My 1st instrument: The best songs for learning
Are you learning or teaching an instrument? Here are some suggestions for cover songs, new and old, to start with! Enjoy...
How to improve your Piezo sound on a budget
The sound of acoustic guitars equipped with a piezo pickup is rarely the best. But these systems remain one of the most practical, compact and cheapes...
My 1st instrument: The best songs for learning
Are you learning or teaching an instrument? Here are some suggestions for cover songs, new and old, to start with! Enjoy...
5 Ways to Start Learning Guitar or Bass
So you want to learn the guitar or bass, how will you start? Here are 5 different ways...
Hit The Tone - Khruangbin & guitar magic
How does Khruangbin's Mike Speer make his guitar the undeniable "voice" of this mostly-instrumental band?
Leslie Rotary Effect for every budget
Ever wanted that Leslie rotary speaker sound without hurting your back moving one? Read on to see how...
Distortion vs Overdrive vs Fuzz
Let's find out the difference between an overdriven, distorted or fuzzed guitar sound!
Top 5 metal guitar amp heads
Check out the top 5 metal amp heads here, which would you choose?
Hit The Tone! Led Zep & Glyn Johns
How did Led Zeppelin get that incredible guitar & drum sound on their debut album? Look no further to get some inside info...