By Introduction I have something different for you in this article! A music stand! KraftGeek reached out to me and asked if I would be interested in checking the KraftGeek Capsule Music stand! After looking at it, I thought it looked rather cool and decided to check it out! I saw
The Affordaboard Filthy Rat Pedal Review – The BETTER Rodent Pedal!
Introduction I have another fantastic review for you all today! The Affordaboard Filthy Rat! Affordaboard’s take on the classic RAT pedalcircuit, but with some extra touches and improvements! So, as always, let us go over what the pedal is and what it does, then we can hear some sound samples
The Affordaboard 800 Drive Pedal Review – A Tribute to the greatest amp EVER built!
Introduction We have worked with the amazing people over at Affordaboard before on a few videos! However, they have recently released a whole range of their own pedals, which are designed, built, and shipped from the UK. Want more? They are all super affordable! Today we will be looking at
Orange Crush Mini Amp – This ONE feature makes this amp amazing!
Introduction We reviewed and demo’d the Boss Katana Mini and had an amazing response to it (Review Here). Well, we started thinking about other Mini Amps and just had to try the Orange Crush Mini! This super small and massively popular amp is designed to give you huge tones at
JSA Pedals Auld Spark Custom Delay Review – What a custom delay pedal sounds like!
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
Sonicake Pocket Master Review – This ACTUALLY changes everything!
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!
TC Electronics 3rd Dimension Chorus Review – Same sound as the OTHER pedal but cheaper?
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!
The Best Left Handed Guitar Brands – Let us see what is best at all Budgets!
Introduction If you’re reading this, there’s a high chance you’re left-handed—welcome to the club! As left-handed guitarists, we often struggle with a limited selection when shopping for guitars. Finding the best left handed guitar at any budget can be a challenge, but we’re here to help! In this guide, we’ve
The Affordable Vintage Les Paul – Is Epiphone the best way to get into “Vintage Guitars”?
Introduction I believe that, deep down, everyone would love to own a vintage Gibson Les Paul. Not only are these guitars incredibly cool, but they also represent a significant chapter in guitar history. However, it’s fair to say that vintage Gibson Les Pauls come with a hefty price tag. Fortunately,
10 UK Guitar Companies I love and that you Should Check out – A list of Britain’s Best!
Introduction Through this website, we’ve had the pleasure of meeting some incredible people in the music world—especially within the guitar community! As a UK-based team, we wanted to highlight some amazing British guitar companies we’ve worked with, many of whom have become great friends. So, we’ve put together a list
Digital vs Tube – Why Tube Guitar Amps are so much better
Introduction We recently put out an article about why you might want to get a digital amp over a tube amp. Well, in this article we are going to look at why you might want to get tube over digital! We are nothing if not fair here at Gigs and
Tube vs Digital – Why Digital might be the way to go!
Introduction You could argue this is one of the biggest debates in the guitar world: Digital vs. Tube—the great battle! As someone who regularly uses both types of amps, I feel I have a balanced perspective on the subject. That’s why I decided to put together this article to share
Boss IR-2 Review – It’s Better than both an amp AND Modellers!
Introduction We haven’t all got the luxury of being able to cart around massive 4X12’s or even a 1X12 combo. Sometimes the need is for a rig that is super small and super effective. This pedal might just be the answer! The Boss IR-2! A amp and cabinet simulator pedal
Top 5 Pedalboard Mistakes – What do people get wrong?
Introduction Building a pedalboard is incredibly fun! You get to assemble all the pieces and customize it to make it truly your own. However, there are a few common mistakes I often see beginners make. So, I’ve put together a quick guide of our top 5 pedalboard mistakes and show
The Gibson Les Paul Studio Thoughts: The New release is ALMOST perfect,
Introduction As you all may or may not have seen, Gibson has released a new Les Paul Studio! I’ve always been a big fan of the Les Paul Studio—a stripped-down, simple guitar bearing the iconic Gibson logo. It offered an affordable price while still being a professional and gig-worthy axe.
Nobels ODR-1 Review – The most loved underrated pedal
Introduction Think of a famous green overdrive pedal. Are you thinking of the Ibanez Tube Screamer? Well, honestly, most people would! However, there is another massively popular green overdrive pedal—the Nobels ODR-1! Look at any session guitar player in Nashville, and they will likely be using the ODR-1. We have
Sonicake 2 Wah/Volume Pedal Review – Affordable, versatile and TINY
Introduction We all love the Wah effect! When used correctly, it can be a fantastic tool—fun, creative, and a great way to elevate a simple solo to the next level. However, there are a few downsides to Wah pedals: the price and the size. Enter the Sonicake 2 Wah/Volume pedal,
Boss Katana Mini Review – The Greatest Home Amp for a reason?
Introduction Finally, we are reviewing what is considered to be the most popular lineup of amps—the Boss Katana! However, we are focusing on the one that not many people spend time on: the Boss Katana Mini! The smallest and most affordable of the lineup, but does that mean it doesn’t
Audient EVO 8 Interface – It’s got the price and functionality, is it any good?
Introduction This is a first for the website: an audio interface! Towards the end of last year, we decided to upgrade our interface in the studio as we wanted more inputs for upcoming projects. We settled on the Audient EVO 8 interface. Why? Well, when you look at the specs
Bispell Audio Proxy Pedal Review – A Vox in a Box without the cost?
Introduction In the ever-evolving landscape of guitar gear, few names command as much reverence as Vox and their iconic amplifiers. Revered for their warm, articulate sound, Vox amps have left an indelible mark on the history of rock music, shaping the sonic landscapes of bands like The Beatles and Pink