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An Inexpensive Wireless System for your Guitar and Bass that doesn’t suck
Want wireless connectivity for your instrument. I don’t think you can beat the Spark Link system unless you spend thousands and this pair is only $179 CAD
Are We Stuck In Time?
We’re stuck in a time loop. All we see are the same things from thirty to seventy years ago. Not all because of a lack of innovation, but also due to massive intransigence from humans
Ross’ Guide to Polishing Frets and Cleaning Fretboards
Cleaning your fretboard and polishing your frets is something that every musician should be capable of doing, and in this article, I share my own regular process, that is fast, effective and inexpensive.
A Case for Clean
Playing through a clean amp or sim will help any of us find areas of improvement in our playing. If you don’t already have a clean amp, there is a very cost effective way to get there.
The Slide - Usage and Materials
In this article we explore the history, materials and genres of bottleneck slide
Review : Journey Instruments OE990 Overhead Travel Electric Guitar
Join me for my review of the Journey Instruments Overhead Travel Electric Guitar
Practice and Getting Better
Proper practice can help us improve as musicians but there are many different approaches. What works for you as a learning method?
Review : Journey OF422C Travel Guitar
This is review one of three of travel guitars from Journey Instruments. I’m impressed. You might be as well
Review : Journey OF660M Carbon Fibre Travel Guitar
This is review one of three of travel guitars from Journey Instruments. I’m impressed. You might be as well
How Much Will You Pay for a Great Memory?
It’s 1976 and Boston’s first record is out. Get those sounds right now, so easily with the MXR Rockman X100
Review : Yamaha TransAcoustic Acoustic Guitar
I was positively surprised by the subtle finish the internal effects brought to the Yamaha Transacoustic guitar
Do Different Profilers Sound Different?
Does the profile using device impact the overall sound or is the sound all in the profile or model being used?
Review : Taylor Circa 74 Acoustic Amplifier
Taylor Guitar’s Circa74 is a two channel acoustic / vocal amplifier available in two solid wood cases and includes a very 1970s support stand.
So Many Choices..
As musicians, we have more choices and options ever available to us. How do we decide what works and make decisions that serve ourselves best?
Review : Patoma Picks
I’m very enthused to be able to review a new line of picks from the fine people at Patoma Music. Their unique value is a diamond coated grip area, making these picks virtually undroppable
The Power of Loud
Rock musicians and listeners prefer it loud. Let’s talk about the science of why.
Is It Time to Get Out of the Wooden Box?
In this article, I discuss the value proposition of carbon fibre guitars from Emerald Guitars of Ireland