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 »
Ever wanted to start learning guitar? Here’s some tips I’ve picked up since I started out almost 30 years ago. Don’t make the same mistakes I did! You need a goal or inspiration Anyone can start learning guitar today, but to make any progress whatsoever you need a strong motivation.  For me, it came from two
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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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1. Invest in the best quality guitar leads you can afford. Cheap guitar leads are a false economy. If you’re gigging regularly they’re your main point of failure, so buy quality/buy once is the idea here. I paid well over £20 each for my Whirlwind cables (which isn’t really that expensive ), they have a lifetime
5 tips on becoming a Cheap Guitarist. Read Post »
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
Finding the Perfect Guitar Rig Read Post »
The idea of transitioning from acoustic guitar to electric can be daunting. Sure, you’ve got the technique down, the chords and the strumming patterns and the scales, but what do to do with all those knobs and cables? Fear not, the evolution need not be intimidating or difficult. All it takes is a bit of time learning
Going Electric: Switching From Acoustic to Electric Guitar Read Post »
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
Line 6 Helix Tutorial: Intermediate to Advanced Read Post »
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 »
The BOSS DS-1w is a premium, made in Japan Waza Craft version of the Legendary BOSS DS-1. But is it worth the upgrade? Before we start with the BOSS DS-1w, please check out my BOSS DS-1 review for some background info. Why did I upgrade from a BOSS DS-1 to a BOSS DS1-w? I had
BOSS DS-1w Distortion Review. Worth the Upgrade? Read Post »
