Do you love your music? Are you on the lookout for a great pedal with great overdrive and outstanding tone controls? Do you yearn for the return of an old classic tube screamer, to add some style to your board? Well, we have great news for you. The may be just the pedal you’re […]
Being able to know the difference between an overdrive vs distortion pedal is a big deal in the electric guitar world. If you are simply starting to learn to play electric guitar, you may find that the sound produced by an overdrive pedal vaguely familiar to the sound produced by the distortion pedal. As an […]
Guitars are a mid-ranged instrument (mostly) and tend to occupy the same spaces as the Drum Toms, Vocals, Saxophones, and even other guitars in the same band. This can make the guitar sound get lost in the mix, or worse, begin sounding intrusive. The guitar EQ pedal is there to help you avoid either scenario […]
The first time you plug in a new distortion pedal into your setup and start playing is a great experience. Despite how hard you’re now rocking, don’t get too comfortable – there’s so much more you can accomplish! You need to know how to get the most out of your distortion pedal. Getting great tone […]
What are effect pedals and what do they really do? There are times where you are watching your favorite band live and you see the lead guitarist stepping on some boxes at his feet as if some insect was walking past the stage. You may have already heard of effect pedals but what do they […]
It is widely known that most of today’s guitar-based music and distortion has its origin in blues. Since the early 20th century – and until today – the genre has continued to evolve. Prior to producing the emotional solos and electrified blues of today, guitar-based music, with the use of primitive tube amps, were literally […]
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Sometimes after a long day of jamming you look at your gear and think, “Wait a minute, why do I even need a pedal? I can get distortion directly through my amp.” Yes, you can get a great overdrive tone from a guitar amp, but that’s no reason to dismiss your pedalboard. Using Distortion Pedals: […]
Every musician has a dream to have a distinct sound, a sound that is unique and has a flavor that no other music has. In order to move in the direction of achieving that sound, you need to have right instruments. You need to be able to experiment with different instruments and different sounds. You […]
Pairing a great tube with a great amplifier is the key recipe in anyone’s audio tone. Do different tubes really make much of a difference in your sound? How can you identify what tubes go with which amp? What’s the difference between an EL34 and a 6L6? We’ve put together this reference guide to […]
