My take on the age-old debate over guitar amplification. Valve vs Solid-state/Modelling. The case for and against valves. The Case for Valves Tone Tone is, of course very difficult to describe and highly subjective. In my experience, all my A/B comparisons have resulted in the valve amp coming out on top. Valve amps just sound […]
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Learning guitar: The path of least resistance When I first picked up the guitar, I learned scales, chords, even whole albums, just for the fun of it. Today, I simply don’t have the time. I gave up on the four-hour+ daily practice regimes almost immediately after I started, deciding I didn’t need or want to
Embracing the Guitar rut. Read Post »
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
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Suppose you love your Katana amp, but also love your Line 6 Helix. What’s the best way to use them together? That’s exactly the question that has popped up on forums and social media groups for a few years now. What you’ll need: • Line 6 Helix (floor, LT, or Stomp.)• Boss Katana Head (This can also
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If tone is your only concern. The BOSS Katana can’t compete with more expensive valve guitar amps. Let me try to explain why. I’ve been a supporter of the BOSS Katana range of amps for years. But how do they really compare with traditional valve guitar amps? I’ve already covered the benefits of the BOSS
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A look back at all the guitar amps I’ve owned over the years, each with its very own story. What’s your Guitar amp History? Flyspec headphone amp Where it all started. Was it even a guitar amp at all? Plugged into my first ever guitar (a Hondo Strat). Before I’d even discovered gain, it merely
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Since my original BOSS Katana 50 Review, I’ve been gigging the Boss Katana 50 for a few months now. Is it still the best guitar-related purchase I’ve ever made? Is the legendary BOSS reliability holding up? I had my doubts at first. It’s very light and the cabinet’s covering is very thin. Nothing more than
BOSS Katana 50 Review. 6 months on. Read Post »
