Modulation- vs. Time-based guitar effects Explore the world of modulation- and time-based effects to transform your guitar sound into a rich and dynamic sonic experience. Modulation- and time-based effects are essential for any guitarist looking to add texture and depth to their playing.From subtle chorus tones to mind-blowing phasers and from delays to reverb and […]
Which frets are best for you? Are you refretting your guitar or bass? Or even when you are looking for a new guitar; ask yourself “which kind of frets are best for me?” Choosing fret wire can seem daunting. There are many different types of wire on the market, and they all differ slightly.It’s a […]
Why have some amps an effects loop (send & return)? The effects loop, in short FX-loop is very useful in specific situations.It’s two jack connectors on (mostly) the back of many guitar amps, labeled “Send and Return”.We’ll explain which effects pedals you should place inside or outside the FX-loop, and why. What is the advantage […]
Why won’t my guitar stay in tune? 10 reasons why You happily tuned your (electric-) guitar, but within minutes it’s out of tune again.In desperation, you almost wanted to cry: “Why won’t my guitar stay in tune?”We have 10 answers to the reasons and to solve the problem. Maybe you’ll solve the problem in a […]
Speakers and Ohms, is it important? 4, 8, 16 Ohm(Ω) speakers and high or low impedance speakers… Wow…!! If you’re playing guitar, you’ve undoubtedly encountered these terms.These data will be found on the back of speakers (cabs) and amplifiers, but is it important?I’ll explain what these things mean and what the numbers associated with it […]
What is the best lacquer for guitars? This is a question that may be answered different by many people. One will say that Nitrocellulose lacquer is the best, while another disagrees on that. So, is there a “best lacquer” for guitar? Maybe, maybe not…Mainly guitars will be sprayed in Polyurethane lacquer or Nitrocellulose lacquer. Both […]
Warum sind dicke Plektren (Picks) sinnvoll – besonders für Einsteiger Gerade als Gitarrenanfänger:in kann die riesige Auswahl an Plektren ganz schön überwältigend sein. Dünn oder dick? Flexibel oder fest? Rund oder spitz? 9 Gründe für dicke Plektren ist die Antwort auf dieser Frage. In diesem Beitrag zeigen wir dir 9 Gründe, warum dicke Plektren – […]
Many people ask themselves “how do tube amps work” in relation to a transistor (or Solid-State amp if you like) ampIt can be hard to understand how they work, but I will try to keep it simple. To start with it, you have to understand that a tiny signal is created by your guitar’s metal […]
What is an attenuator Tube amps, especially without “Master Volume” with wattage from 30 – 100 watts are very loud. And in a lot of cases too loud for home use or with gigs at smaller venues. Here comes the attenuator with its help. But what is an attenuator? An attenuator for guitar amps is a device […]
Humbuckers vs single coil pickups for guitar. Here we explain the differences of humbuckers vs single coil pickups, including the famous P-90 (single coil) pickups. Pickups are magnetic devices that sense the vibrations of the strings and convert them into an electrical signal. Each type of pickup has its character as well as your guitar […]
FRFR- versus analog speakers explained A “FRFR speaker” stands for “Full Range Flat Response” speaker which, according to an analog speaker, is completely different. We will explain this in simple words.FRFR speakers reproduce the full frequency range of sound by Impulse Response without coloring the signal. In other words, an FRFR speaker aims to produce […]
Guitar picks with grip Although a lot of brands of guitar picks with grip surfaces guarantee the best grip, they finally don’t stick to your needs.Everybody has had the feeling more than once; your pick doesn’t stay between your fingers the way you want. After a long time of experimenting with the best grip options […]
The right pedal order. Did you ever wonder where to put that specific pedal on the pedalboard? It really matters where you place effects pedals in the signal chain. In this blog we will talk about the best place for effects pedal in the guitar signal chain. The answer is simple: there is no right […]
What are the best guitar picks for beginners When you are new to guitar and especially to electric guitar, there are many things related to that. Think of different kinds of guitars, amps, effects pedals, playing styles, music and more.What could be the best guitar picks for beginners, might not be the first thing to […]
What are overtones and undertones in guitar sound? If you play the note A on the high E-string (5th fret) on your guitar, this A would be (depending on tuning) 440 Hz. This is called the main pitch frequency. It’s the easiest to recognize in the sound. Also known as the fundamental frequency. Besides this frequency, […]