Review of the TC Helicon GO Guitar Interface. What is the TC Helicon GO Guitar? The TC Helicon GO Guitar is a portable interface for connecting your electric, electro-acoustic, or bass guitar to mobile devices. Or, in other words, it’s an Ik Multimedia iRig 2 clone for half the price! Why do you need the […]
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This is a deep-dive review of the Squier Affinity Telecaster. A guitar I have owned for around 12 months. Is this really the only guitar you’ll ever need? What is the Squier Affinity Telecaster? The Squier Affinity Telecaster is a budget-friendly modern workhorse Telecaster guitar, which sits between the entry-level Sonic series and the still-budget-conscious
Squier Affinity Telecaster Review – The Only Guitar You Need? Read Post »
As a Queen (and Brian May) fan, the fabled Red Special was always beyond criticism… until the day I bought the Brian May Guitars Red Special. The Brian May Guitars Red Special is, of course, an ‘affordable’ version of the real thing, not even comparable to the ‘Supers’, let alone the official copies made by
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The Hotone Ampero Mini is brilliant, given its price and super-compact size. But are there any issues you need to know before you buy one? I’ve owned the Hotone Ampero Mini for a few months now, and here are the issues I’ve discovered in that time: 1. Tuner This will get the job done, but
Is the Hotone Ampero Mini Worth It? 5 Problems to Know First Read Post »
The Hotone Ampero Mini is one of the smallest guitar multi-effects units on the market. But can it really do it all? Initially, I purchased the Hotone Ampero Mini (a bargain at £150) to integrate it into my existing setup of analogue overdrive pedals into the front end of an amp (in this case, my
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I’m sharing my current Line 6 Helix rig rundown. I’ve tweaked factory presets, started my own from scratch, messed with IRs, etc. I run completely amuck when I’m working with originals. I’m in 3 cover band projects right now, and I’ve fallen in love with the tone I’m getting from this current setup. BRACE YOURSELVES
Line 6 Helix, 6 cable setup! Read Post »
In my 25 years of guitar playing, I’ve owned two ‘perfect’ guitar products. One is the BOSS Katana 50 Guitar Amp. The other is the BOSS ME-80 Multi-Fx. Read on to find out why…. Does the BOSS ME-80 possess BOSS’s legendary bulletproof build quality? Right up until the time of writing, I would have given
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Most expression pedals are set for one task at a time. The usual settings are volume pedal and wah control. Others include a gain increase, delay increase, and other modifications to individual effects. So few processors deliver the power to automate nearly countless parameters in an assortment of ways. The Line 6 Helix has an incredible
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The HX Effects brings the sounds of Helix in a smaller unit for use with your favorite pedalboard setup. The Helix Native plugin brings all of the Helix to your favorite recording software. Without a doubt, Line 6 is spreading the love around for everyone to enjoy.

 I use Helix to record and write my
Line 6 Helix: How I Use It Live. Read Post »
