Tube amps require a good deal of maintenance and basic upkeep in order to continue functioning as intended. Any true hobbyist will commit to a regular maintenance schedule to make sure that they can enjoy their tube amp far into the future. If you’re reading this article, you probably fit into this category. A tube […]
Completing Do It Yourself projects can give you one of the most fun and satisfying feelings anyone could have. Not to mention that DIY tasks could potentially save you more money in the process—if you know what you are doing. Accomplishing something yourself is also an excellent way to tailor a project specifically to your […]
Tube amps are highly sought after for their beautiful sound quality, but because of usual wear and tear, your prized amp should be expected to deteriorate with time. However, if you learn how to properly bias a tube amp, you can help lessen and even prevent this wear and tear from occuring. In a few […]
Considering the usefulness of tube amps, especially to musical instruments like the guitar, you’ll find many musically inclined people constantly experimenting with creating their own special tube guitar amps for best effects. Knowing, as they do, the intricacies of musical notes and sounds, and understanding the impact of it, they are actually quite adept at […]
It’s an old debate among musicians and sound aficionados—is digital, solid-state audio gear better than analog, tube-based audio gear? This is additionally important to electric guitar players who want to experiment with the types of sounds they can make. It’s generally conceded that solid-state components are cheaper, smaller and more lightweight, produce less heat, and […]
Looking to make your own guitar amp? You’re not alone. There is any number of musicians and even the musically inclined hobbyists who prefer to create their own guitar amps. From the tone to the sonic quality, from the distortion levels to the overload factor, these people understand virtually every nuance of a guitar, and […]
