Is a Bigger Amp Better? There is almost nothing in rock and roll that is as iconic as a Marshall full stack. It’s impossible to deny the appeal of having an amp that is bigger than you are and loud…
Author: gregg
8 signs that your guitar needs new strings
Often times customers walk in to the store distraught that a string on their guitar has broke. When I pull the instrument out of the gig bag I’m never surprised but always horrified to find that the strings haven’t been changed…
Does the type of capacitor used effect your guitars tone?
Different capacitor types do actually yield different tones. Now, this is a subject that I see a lot of debate and argument over. There are believers and non-believers so we’re going to discuss the types without getting too into the…
What is the correct signal path for your pedals?
How to Choose the Correct Signal Chain Order for Your Effects Pedals So you’ve came into the store and bought some great pedals. Now the next question is “what order do I put them in? This is a very valid…
Why you don’t want to interchange Instument and Speaker cables!
While many 1/4″ instrument and 1/4″ speaker cables look almost identical from the outside, under the hood they’re nothing alike. Don’t let the similar size, black jacket, and 1/4″ connectors fool you. Take care in looking at your cable to…
Your guitar’s scale length, Does impact it’s tone and playability?
Ask any guitarist what features influence their decision-making when buying a guitar and from most you’ll get the same response: wood, pickups, neck profile, fretboard radius, action, body shape and color. Apart from color, all of the above affect playability…