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Yamaha Revstar Standard
This time I take a deep dive on the new for 2022 Yamaha Revstar Standard. What do I conclude? Read on…
Paul Reed Smith CE24
The PRS CE 24 is a USA made instrument using the same body design as the Custom Core models, but with a bolt on maple neck instead of a set mahogany neck. Nicer in my opinion than the S2 family, they are amazing guitars.
Review : Gretsch G6119-ET Tennessee Rose
When it comes to hollow body guitars, it sure looks like Gretsch leads the market in options and levels of construction. The Tennessee Rose is from Gretsch’s Professional collection, in a series called Players Edition.
The Nashville Secret Overdrive
The Nashville Secret overdrive is not a secret, it’s just awesome
Review : Hudson Broadcast
The Hudson Broadcast is a unique boost / overdrive pedal built on the design infrastructure of a sixties broadcast console. It sounds awesome and not like anything else.
The Best Modern S Type Under $1,000
Can you get a truly playable S type guitar with modern accoutrements for under $1,000 CAD that will last and outplay even more expensive instruments? Yes, you can. Read on to learn more!
Fender Acoustasonic Exotic Ziricote
I took another shot at finding something to love about the Fender Acoustasonic line. Learn my conclusions here
Benson Germanium Fuzz
The Benson Germanium Fuzz is the best sounding germanium based fuzz that I have encountered. It’s unique design makes it stand out above the rest.
Review : PRS Sonzera 50 Amplifier
Want to learn what I found while evaluating the PRS Sonzera 50? Cool, because it is all right here.
Sharing Inputs and Outputs
Switching an output between inputs, or multiple inputs to use a single output should be simple. Be warned, finding a solution is difficult, particularly if you want (need) to use balanced lines. I found a solution that works.
Behringer Studio M Monitor Switcher
I tried this as an alternative to my failed attempts with the Mackie Big Knob Passive. Yeah, that didn’t work out
Benson Preamp
The Benson Preamp is more than a drive pedal. It might be the kind of thing to better drive your drives and open up your clean tones
Instrument Wireless. Does It Make Sense?
Guitar wireless should not be difficult. So why is it so annoying?
Aston Origin Microphone | Presonus Studio One
The Aston Origin is a superb condenser microphone, one of the best that I have found in its price range.
More Pick Thoughts
Finding the right pick has huge impact on your sound and your enjoyment. Consider moving away from the traditional to something thick
Gigging in Silence
What to do if you aren’t allowed to have an amp on stage with you? I have some solutions!
The Best Acoustic 12 String That I Have Ever Played
If you like the sound of a great acoustic 12 string, I have found what you are looking for. If you don’t like the sound of an acoustic 12 string, go try one of these and it might change your mind.
Have You Considered a Baritone Guitar?
A baritone guitar can open brand new soundscapes for you, regardless of the style of music you play. Is it time to have a look?
Rat Evolution
There are probably a zillion different distortion pedals out there. The ProCo RAT is the one that I have found most useful and now JHS have given us all the different RATs in one cage (stomp box)