It was Les Paul who was thought to have developed the flanger effect back in the late 1940’s. So, it’s been around a while! Before we start the review of our best flanger pedals, it’s probably worth taking a moment to familiarize (or maybe reacquaint) ourselves with what the flanger actually sounds like. The best … Read more
Whatever your skill level we all need to keep our instruments in tune. And it’s not just for our own benefit but our bandmates as well! The Guitar tuner comes in various styles; the most common ones are: Clip-on – typically these attach to the headstock and are budget friendly. Automatic – most common hand-held … Read more
The 12 string guitar is a beast to master but the tonal qualities can be wonderful. It’s definitely not something suited to a beginner – master 6 as best you can as the jump to 12 can be difficult without a lot of experience (plus hand strength & dexterity!). To whet your appetite, listen to … Read more
IK Multimedia Axe IO Review Axe I/O audio interface and controller was built by IK Multimedia Production company. In essence, this brand started out in 1996 and ever since they’ve been expanding and putting out premium quality sound gear and gadgets. The Axe I/O interface is a brand-new model within the budget price range and … Read more
Sometimes guitar players forget just how useful and toneful the lowly 1×12 speaker cabinet can be. 1×12 cabs don’t get the respect accorded to their larger 4×12, 4×10, and 2×12 counterparts and that’s a shame. 1×12 Guitar Cabinet Comparison Table These days, those bigger cabs are all kinds of overkill for the rooms most of … Read more
If you’re looking for a pedal that will help you (re)create synth sounds on your guitar, you’ve come to a right place. We’ve compiled a shortlist of the best guitar synth pedals you can find on the market today. Without any further ado, let’s get straight to it. Comparison Table of the Best Guitar Synth … Read more
The Squire Affinity Stratocaster is an affordable guitar technically meant for entry-level players but is really one of the best electric guitar values going for newbies and pros, alike. Squier instruments have long been a well-kept secret amongst working players for their playability and tones and are often spotted on much larger stages than one … Read more
A proper guitar audio interface is one of the most important pieces of gear in any computer-based recording studio. Your interface pipes all of your audio signals in and out of your computer. Comparison Table of Best Audio Interfaces It’s a part of every signal and sound you make and, therefore, is a crucial choice … Read more
Ever since the invention of electric guitars, there were guitar pedals. Pros and seasoned veterans rely on these little contraptions to customize their tone, metalheads use them to pump up their high-gain amps, solo guitarists use them to spice up their solos – there’s no limit to what you can do with a few of … Read more
Guitar effects processors and pedals have had been in and out of fashion many times over the years. When I started playing seriously in the 1980s, there were only two choices. You could buy one or more pedals, which would only handle one effect at a time. Or you could spend a small fortune and … Read more