The BOSS Nextone Stage 40 is billed as ‘combining classic tube sound and feel with next-generation tonal diversity’, but does it live up to that promise? I’ve spent the last 6 months putting the BOSS Nextone Stage 40 through its paces in a variety of scenarios, and in this BOSS Nextone review, here are 10 […]
BOSS Nextone Stage 40 Review: 10 Things It’s Not (And Who It’s For) Read Post »
Boost Mids MIds are the home frequency of electric guitars, so if you can’t hear them, you’ll sit way back in a band mix. Gibson Les Pauls are inherently mid-focussed, which is one of the reasons why many prefer them in a live context to something like a Fender Stratocaster, but boosting the mids past
5 Effortless Tips for a Tremendous Live Guitar Tone Read Post »
There are many benefits of a straight-to-pa/no-amp live guitar/band setup, but does it actually work in the real world? What is the no-amp setup? What I’m talking about here is a band rehearsal/live setup, with the guitar (and all other instruments, for that matter), going directly into the p.a. system, with all monitoring handled by
5 Disappointing Pitfalls of a No-Amp Guitar setup. Read Post »
Guitar player, teacher and recording artist Niko Lalangas runs through his Live Guitar Rig and provides a treasure trove of insight and tips we can all benefit from. Like most guitarists, I’ve modified my live guitar rig setup from minor tweaks to major changes. Sometimes we get new gear, sometimes we just want a change
My Current Live Guitar Rig Rundown Read Post »
