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Hey Gibson! Knock it off!
Gibson is now a fashion brand and no longer a guitar company. Read to see why I say this
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
What is an Amp in a Box
Before amp in a box becomes the latest casualty of buzzword bingo (too late!) let’s take a moment to examine what we are actually talking about
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
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.
Why An Expression Pedal?
Why might you want to have an expression pedal, and what is an expression pedal in the first place?
Let’s Delay That…
The number and variety of delay effects is greater than ever so it’s a good time to look at where they came from and some of the things to consider when buying
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
Tube Crisis? What Crisis?
The current time crisis may not actually be a crisis, although some would have you believe so. Consider another bit of news
Memoriam : Taylor Hawkins
For over 25 years, Taylor Hawkins was the drum anchor behind the kit of the Foo Fighters. Mr. Hawkins passed away this past week at age 50 while on tour with the band in South America. The band has requested respect for privacy at this time. Mr. Hawkins was always a pleasure to see and hear, consistently positive and a huge fan and respecter of in my opinion, the greatest drummer of all time, Neil Peart. You’ll be missed Taylor.
The Gibson Theodore. Five Grand for What?
The Gibson Theodore. How is this thing worth five grand USD? Guess what? It isn’t and you know it
NEW! : George Harrison Rosewood Telecaster
The rumours are true! Showing up on Fender.com today is the new George Harrison Rosewood Telecaster, built to match George’s original. This one will be lighter than my Fender Japan version because this one is chambered.
Is it Tremolo or Vibrato? Which is Which?
Ever sought clarity between tremolo and vibrato in the context of guitar whammy bars? Cool, because the answer is right here
How to spell D-E-L-U-S-I-O-N-A-L
Norlin era Gibsons were generally lousy with a few very rare exceptions. Now you can spend $9,000 USD for a beat up replica of Mike Ness’ beat up and modded Les Paul Deluxe from 1976. How stupid does Gibson think that we are? Pretty stupid
Balanced vs Unbalanced Lines - What’s the Difference?
Understanding the difference between unbalanced and balanced circuits can be beneficial to musicians and critical to audio engineers
The Volume Knob Experiment
Check out the results of an experiment inspired by Rick Beato and Dave Onorato. It amazed me.
The Micawber Project
In this article I go through the process of creating my own version of Keith Richards’ Micawber
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