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Let’s Talk Tube Screamers
This time we are going to chat about Tube Screamers and dive into the different models, deal with some of the hype and consider our options.
Boucher Jumbo 12 String - The SG12-23-E
I recently wrote encouraging readers to think about the potential of an electric 12 string guitar. This time, I want to give you my impressions of a brand-new guitar, ordered last year, that I have just picked up. It is an acoustic 12 string from the amazing people at Boucher Guitars.
The Wampler Metaverse
One could ask why the world needs another multi-delay type pedal. There are certainly lots of good options already out there, and delay is delay. Whether we are talking about drum delays, tape delays, bucket brigade style analog delays or true digital delays, there are a number of excellent pedals that bring all these delay types into a single multifunction delay pedal. Meet a new offering in the space, the Metaverse from Wampler
Review : Blackstar Club 40 Mark II
The Blackstar Club 40 Mark II is an ideal amplifier for small to medium gigs as well as playing at home. It also serves very well as a recording amplifier offering DI out.
Review : Izotope Neutron 4
Mixing your own recordings is a skill that is built over time. Sometimes it can get confusing because of the massive scope and breadth of plugins for the process. Let’s take a look at Neutron 4 from Izotope as an excellent mixing tool that grows with you.
Review : Neural DSP Tone King Imperial Mark II plugin
Hey folks. I want to share with you my experiences with a plugin that I had never tried that absolutely blew me away.
Review : Blackstar St. James EL34
Join me for a deep dive review of the new Blackstar St. James amplifier. My evaluation unit is the 50 watt EL34 with a single 1x12 Celestion Zephyr speaker. I am quite impressed so read on to learn more
Epiphone vs Sire! The 335 Comparison!
This time I do a side by side comparison of the Epiphone Inspired by Gibson 335 Figured with the Sire Larry Carlton H7
Pedal Order for Beginners
This article provides what you need to know about pedal power, board setup and pedal order to be off to a fast start to joy using effects pedals
Ever Consider a Nylon String?
As guitarists most of us think of a primary guitar type first, typically electric steel string or acoustic steel string, but what about a nylon string?
The Electric 12 String
An electric 12 string is a very special kind of sound and perhaps you might think about trying one out to add to your guitar sound palette
Fender 60th Anniversary Jaguar
In this article, I share my personal experiences with the limited release of the 60th Anniversary Fender Jaguar.
A Quick Look at Source Audio
There are lots of pedal makers. This time, I want to look at my favourite pedals from the good people at Source Audio
Line 6 DL4 Mark II - Great sounds, option paralysis?
They call it the Little Green Time Machine and refer to it as a delay modeler. Both are very accurate descriptors. In the delay space there is not much that it doesn’t do in the context of a one pedal to rule them all type of role.
Amplifier Alternatives for Bassists
Hey folks, welcome back to That Guitar Lover. This time I want to talk about amplifier alternatives for bass players. All you guitarists, stick with us, because what is shared here can apply equally well to guitar players, although the devices will vary a bit.
Quick Look : Earthquaker Devices Hizumitas
Seeking a fuzz sustainer? The Hizumitas might be your answer!
Why An Expression Pedal?
Why might you want to have an expression pedal, and what is an expression pedal in the first place?
Return to Space - Boss RE-202 Space Echo
Does it sound like an old Roland RE-201 Space Echo? I don’t know, but it does sound spectacular
Getting Your Jazzer Going
A Jazzer? Typically a large frame hollow body guitar, most often with some kind of pickup system that has a tone built for unique chordal structures and fast clean runs
A Clipping Boost that Rocks!
A clipping boost is a very special device, and this one backs it up with awesome tone.