Introduction This is a very touchy subject to talk about! Relic Guitars! We aren’t talking about old guitars that have been naturally worn, but discussing buying a guitar that has been relic’d on purpose. Paying a builder to relic the guitar to make it look older and more worn! Whether
Introduction This is a first for us! Our first ever “lesson”. We often use a few licks in our solos and improvisation, and thought it would be fun to teach you and show you them! Sometimes, you just want to sit down and learn some fun, easy guitar licks to
Introduction Speak to any guitarist and I would say that 80% of them would agree that valve (or tube) amps are a dying breed! You’ll find them less and less on stages and at concerts! However, we often hear the question: Should we be worried about Silent Stages? Will they
Introduction After a new guitar? The second hand market can be an amazing place to pick up some incredible deals! However, there are a few things you need to look out for. This article will go through some of the Red Flags that can crop up when buying second hand
Introduction We think that every function and corporate band should be playing using IEMs! They help improve sound quality, make volume easier to control at functions, and allow you to hear yourself a whole lot better! However, IEM systems can be expensive to set up, so we have put together
Introduction Time for something fun in this article! We are going to do Random Guitar Rig Bingo! We’re putting all our guitar gear together and letting fate decide the rig! We’ll be selecting a guitar, an amp, and one pedal-then putting it all together to see what it sounds like
Introduction You may have all seen that Thomann recently purchased and acquired the rights to Hughes & Kettner. We have seen many videos and articles covering this subject; however, there are some points that we think most people miss. So, we have put together this quick article to share our
Introduction Has your band recently swapped over to IEMs? Are you finding that you can’t get them to sound just right? Well, don’t worry! Everyone has this issue—including us! Luckily for you, we have the perfect tips for better IEM mixes! A lot more bands are investing in in-ears, and
Introduction Many bands are now moving towards Wired or Wireless IEM Systems (In-Ear Monitoring Systems). Effectively, this means taking your monitor sound—which would traditionally come out of a wedge on the floor—and putting it through headphones you wear! This has many advantages: it allows the stage to be quieter, the
Introduction What is the most popular guitar pedal? It has to be the humble overdrive pedal! They can be simple, or they can have loads of controls and extra features, but at their core, they all work in a similar way. However, there are countless ways to use an overdrive
