By Introduction I have known Simon from JSA Pedals for a while! He was one of the first people to help the site out, and since then I have reviewed and also bought a lot of pedals from him! JSA Pedals defines the meaning of hand-built and boutique! A one-man operation
What gear defines the greatest guitarists! – Even MORE budget Famous Rigs (Part 3)
Introduction It is time for the final part of our budget famous rigs series! It would appear that you have all loved this series! So for this final part, I decided to pull out some pretty iconic guitarists and some very famous rigs! I am very excited for part 3
What gear defines the greatest guitarists! – Let’s build some Famous Budget Rigs (Part 1)
Introduction There are many guitarists out there who have a very distinct sound! However, can you get their tone on a budget rig? Spend as little as possible and still achieve a similar sound? Well, I asked myself the same question and thought I would put together some suggestions! So
What are the red flags when buying a Second Hand guitar? – What should you be looking out for?
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
Random Guitar Rig Bingo 1 – Letting fate build a random guitar rig for us!
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
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!
11 Common Mistakes Made by New Guitar Owners and how to FIX THEM
Introduction In this article, we’ll explore 11 common mistakes that new guitar owners often make! If you’ve recently purchased your first guitar or have only been playing for a short time, you might unknowingly be making some of these errors. Don’t worry—you’re not alone! We’ll discuss the mistakes that many
Kemper’s New update – A step in the wrong Direction?
Introduction I wanted to talk about the new Kemper update they’ve recently released! Before we dive in, I should mention that I don’t own any Kemper products. However, I do own a lot of gear similar to what Kemper offers. So, I wanted to share my thoughts on this recent
Wampler Belle Review – Yet another green overdrive pedal, but it could be the best!
Introduction Welcome to our first review of a Wampler pedal, and it’s an exciting one: the Wampler Belle Overdrive! Inspired by everyone’s favorite green overdrive pedals, the Belle offers more options and controls for enhanced tone shaping. Plus, it’s housed in a compact enclosure, making it a fantastic choice for
The correct pedal order! – How does moving your pedals change your tone?
Introduction One of the biggest questions you will see asked about pedals is, ‘Is a Klon worth the money?’ and then, ‘What is the correct pedal order?’ Well, today we are going to help you answer the second one! Now, to start with, let us get the obvious out of
New Rombo Crystal Bright Picks Review – Our Full Thoughts
Introduction To Rombo Picks Crystal Bright! We have worked with the amazing people at Rombo a lot over the years! Today we are back with another look at their new pick lineup they are releasing – their Crystal Bright lineup! They’ve taken their classic shapes and designs and crafted them
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
Brelliott BBB-30 Amp Review – Glorious Gain all round!
Introduction Just before Christmas we reviewed the amazing Brelliott AMZ-30 amp (Review here). Well, we are back now with another one of their amps, The Brelliott BBB-30. A medium-to-high-gain amp with a plethora of options to enhance its studio performance! So, as always, we will go through the amp, talk
Brelliott AMZ-30 Amp Review – It does one trick, but oh, so very well!
Introduction Boy, do we have another amazing review for you today! We have the amazing Brelliott AMZ-30 amp from the guys over at Brelliott! We reviewed their outstanding TODP overdrive pedal a few months ago (Check out the Review here) and absolutely loved it so when Jonny talked about his
Goliath FX “TomeBender” Review – The USEABLE ToneBender?
Introduction We haven’t reviewed many fuzz pedals on this channel, but that is changing today! We have an incredible pedal from the guys over at Goliath FX! We have one of their fuzz pedals, the Goliath FX TomeBender! This is based on the famous MKII Tone Bender circuit, but with
The Sonic Revolution: Why Your Band Should Make the Switch to In-Ear Monitors
Introduction In the dynamic world of live music, the quest for the perfect sound is a perpetual journey for musicians. As technology advances, so do the tools available to enhance the performance experience. One such innovation that has been gaining popularity is the transition from traditional stage monitors to In-Ear
Fake Martin OMJM Review – Are Fake Guitars even worth it?
Introduction Let us talk about Fake Guitars! This could be a controversial article today, but I have come into possession of a fake guitar! More specifically, a fake Martin OMJM. The John Mayer Martin signature. Now, I thought it would be worth putting together an article covering this guitar as
Strymon Brig dBucket Review – The perfect delay for every Occasion?
Introduction When you talk about modern pedal giants, it’s hard not to talk about Strymon! They have been around a while now but I’m the last few years have shot to the front line with their insane line of Pedals! Well, today we have their newly released Strymon Brig dBucket
Sigma 000MEL Acoustic Guitar Review – The Most Affordable 000?
Introduction Something a little new to the website, our first acoustic guitar review! I have seen the Sigma brand for a while now, and heard nothing but good things! After setting a recent goal of mine (More on that to come), I am currently in the market for an Acoustic
What is in my Guitar Toolbox! – All the tools I keep and use!
What is in my Guitar Toolbox! – All the tools I keep and use! Introduction Every guitarist needs a Guitar toolbox. I have 2 but they share the same gear, Just depends on if I a going to a gig or rehearsals (Gig: I take a toolbox, Rehearsals: I take