Introduction This is a huge review today! Something I have wanted to try for ages – the Neural Nano Cortex! It was a major release for Neural and, at the time, quite controversial. However, I have recently got one, been using it for rehearsals, recording, and general messing around, and
Introduction This news has been out for a while now, but after looking into it and doing some research, I thought it was time to put out our honest thoughts on the Line 6 Helix Stadium and the Helix Stadium XL! Looking at the specs and product description, I decided
Introduction This is a super special review today! This is something I have been waiting a while to do – our first custom pedal! A year or two ago, I reviewed the amazing Atmos Delay from JSA Pedals (full review here). After I reviewed that pedal, JSA Pedals made me
Introduction There is a lot of guitar stuff you can buy – stuff I have bought! However, what have I bought that I don’t regret buying? What items, stuff, and gear have I picked up that I can say, hand on heart, I don’t regret buying? So, in this article,
Introduction In my band, we have started using backing tracks! However, not for what you might think! In my band, we have 11 members, so making sure everyone is at rehearsal can be a pain – especially drums, bass, guitar, and keys! So, what we’ve started to do is run
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 The phrase “game changer” gets used a lot in the world of guitar gear! However, we genuinely think that this is a game changer! What is it? The Sonicake Pocket Master Modeller! A super small and portable modeller capable of some insane things that even bigger modellers can’t do!
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 We have a fantastic pedal from the amazing team at Soundlad Liverpool! In this article, we are looking at the Soundlad Liverpool Clean Machine pedal – a versatile unit that can be used for anything ranging from a boost, breakup, EQ, or even just to add a bit of
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 Wah! It’s an effect that everyone complains about but, secretly-deep down-everyone loves it! Most players tend to look at the Dunlop Cry Baby when thinking about Wah pedals, but there are a lot of different Wah pedals out there. We thought we’d take a look at another popular one:
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 I love Chorus! If you’ve followed the website for a while, you should know this! Well, I’ve been looking at getting some more modulation pedals to mess around with, and when I saw this pedal, it caught my interest. Then I saw the price and had to try it!
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 We have something a little different for you! A guitar strap review! Why? Because it’s incredible, as well as for a few other reasons! Recently, we got this Lost Soul Leather guitar strap and let us tell you, it is incredible! We liked it so much that we thought
Introduction Ready for some wonderful British high-gain sounds? Well, this should deliver! The NUX Plexi Crunch distortion pedal is aimed at delivering those classic Marshall Plexi gain tones in a super affordable pedal platform! This is NUX’s attempt at the classic “Marshall-in-a-box” sound. However, the biggest difference is that they’ve
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
