Guitar, amp, and effects. Sounds simple, doesn’t it? But we’re all different, we all have different needs and tastes when it comes to guitar rigs, and there’s a minefield of options out there. The Guitar I’ve had many a guitar pass through my hands, Stats, Tele’s, Les Pauls, PRS’s, you name it. Honestly?, I’ve always […]
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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
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Guitar Geordie is my YouTube channel which I put together to focus on the Guitar and music production side of the blog and to enrich my articles with video reviews, lessons and tips. This year, I’ve been working hard on improving the content for the channel and now have almost 150 videos and 1000 subscribers.
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The centuries-old argument among guitarists over whether to employ modern or vintage electric guitar parts continues to shape their unique tones. Some prefer the precision and originality of contemporary materials, while others prefer their forebears’ classic warmth and rich tones. Regardless, which one do you think works best with your voice? Yes, we should investigate
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Acoustic guitar is one of the first things aspiring engineers take a shot at recording. Considering that the average coat closet and attic contain at least one neglected, dusty acoustic guitar, this isn’t a mystery. This acoustic guitar gets played, and eventually, it becomes subject to microphone experimentation. This is where things become difficult… How
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Besides playing and practicing, I really miss all those little things that go with it…. Popping into a guitar shop whilst visiting a big city like Glasgow, Edinburgh or Leeds, browsing for pedals, pickups, amps, or that one guitar that would finally give you the ‘sound in your head’. When you’re not in a band, all
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If you’re a guitar enthusiast, you must be aware of the first fully adjustable bridge that was invented by Ted McCarty, the Tune-o-Matic (TOM) bridge. The TOM bridge is a type of fixed bridge commonly used on electric guitars consisting of two adjustable posts with saddles that the strings pass over, which revolutionised guitar designs
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Invaluable tips and insight for working cover bands There are many types of bands out there. You have original bands, cover bands, tribute bands, etc. Within those categories are subcategories like hobbyists, working musicians, etc. I’ve met plenty of different players. Some are young guys just trying to gain experience and have fun. Some are
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