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Eric Clapton Woman Tone
Articles How To 

What is the Woman Tone? How to recreate it on the guitar?

January 17, 2021January 17, 2021 Martin Holland 5 min read

The list of things Eric Clapton gave to music is long and comprehensive, but one that probably fascinates players more than any is the fabled “woman tone”. When everyone else was going for bright and cutting, Clapton went the other way.

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How to Clean Guitar Strings?
Articles Buyers Guides How To 

How to clean guitar strings – the complete guide to extending your strings life

January 16, 2021January 16, 2021 Martin Holland 8 min read

One of the things that can quickly kill strings is they pick up dirt from your fingers and from the air. For that reason most people in the know will wipe down their fretboards every time they go to put their guitar away. We walk you through some of the steps you can take to extend your strings lifespan.

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Steve Vai Overdrive
Articles Famous Guitars 

What Overdrive pedal does Steve Vai use?

January 16, 2021January 16, 2021 Andrew Bell 6 min read

One of the most innovative guitarists of all time, Steve Vai is known for everything from being in Frank Zappa’s band to popularizing the seven string guitar. We discuss some of his pedal choices.

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Kirk Hammett
Articles Famous Guitars 

What wah pedal does Kirk Hammett use?

January 16, 2021January 16, 2021 Andrew Bell 5 min read

The first thing that comes to most guitarist’s minds when you mention Kirk Hammet is a sea of wah pedals, stretching as far as the eye can see. So what are the wah waves in the Kirk Hammet sea made of? We investigate.

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How Often Change Guitar Strings
Articles How To 

How often should I change my guitar strings?

January 10, 2021January 10, 2021 Martin Holland 5 min read

One of the mistakes beginners make is letting their guitar strings get dirty with finger gunk and sweat, and then wonder why their guitar sounds dull. We walk you through the factors in how often you should change strings.

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David Gilmore Delay
Articles 

What delay does David Gilmour use?

January 9, 2021January 9, 2021 Andrew Bell 5 min read

One of the most iconic guitarists of all time, David Gilmour has made delay a key part of his sound over the years, going from some old school echo delays to modern rack units. We walk through the three units he’s most associated with.

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Gig Bag Essentials
Articles Buyers Guides How To 

Gig Bag Essentials: The things every guitarist needs on the go

January 3, 2021January 17, 2021 Andrew Bell 8 min read

Learning from your mistakes is great – we all do it – but how about showing up at the show with everything you need instead of coming home with a list of everything you forgot? We run over the gig bag essentials you shouldn’t leave home without.

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Left Handed Acoustic Guitar
Articles 

What is the Difference Between a Left and Right Handed Guitar?

December 29, 2020December 29, 2020 Andrew Bell 5 min read

As much as you might think you can just reverse the order of strings on your guitar to make it suitable for a left handed player, that’s not always the case. We walk through some of the key differences between a regular right handed guitar and a dedicated left handed version.

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Should I learn to play the guitar Right or Left Handed?
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Should I learn to play the guitar Right or Left Handed?

December 21, 2020December 29, 2020 Martin Holland 5 min read

If you’re a left handed writer thinking about picking up a guitar, you might be wondering if you should try a right or left handed guitar. While there are no left handed pianos, there are many guitars for lefties. Let’s walk through your options.

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EVH Delay
Articles Famous Guitars 

What Delay did Eddie van Halen use?

December 20, 2020December 19, 2020 Andrew Bell 4 min read

Eddie Van Halen’s tone is legendary, and of course like any legendary tone, comprises a ton of moving parts. In this article we highlight one specific aspect of that tone – his delays.

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nylon strings on steel string guitar
Articles FAQ 

Can you put nylon strings on a steel-string acoustic guitar?

December 11, 2020December 11, 2020 Martin Holland 7 min read

One of the great things about music is there are no rules, right? Well, almost. Many people think of acoustic and “classical” guitars as a close paring, but swapping out the strings can be risky business. We go over the reasons why.

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chorus before or after delay
Articles FAQ 

Do you put chorus before or after delay?

November 13, 2020December 19, 2020 Martin Holland 0 Comments 5 min read

Chorus seems to have fallen out of fashion in the last few years, but with a resurgence of grunge and shoegazing, it’s making a resurgence. We discuss the effect (no pun) of putting it before of after your delay pedal.

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EQ before or after compression
Articles FAQ 

Do you put EQ before or after compression?

November 3, 2020December 10, 2020 Martin Holland 0 Comments 5 min read

Some pedal orders make total sense, and then some are really a matter of taste. EQ and compression is one of the latter, and while most go compression first, we’re going to arm you with the knowledge to decide what works best for you.

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reverb before or after delay
Articles FAQ 

Do you put reverb before or after delay?

November 2, 2020December 10, 2020 Martin Holland 5 min read

The next in our series of pedal order articles, we look at two of the effects you’ll find most often on people’s pedal boards. As always these things are down to personal preference, but we give you the knowledge to find the sound you’re looking for!

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Guide to 7-string tuning
Articles 

The Ultimate Guide To 7-String Guitar Tuning

October 31, 2020December 10, 2020 Martin Holland 0 Comments 8 min read

While any guitar provides a wealth of tuning opportunities, adding on a seventh string opens up a ton of doors. Few bands playing 7 strings stick to any one standard tuning, so why should you? We’ve pulled out some of our favorites to get you going on the road to 7-string domination!

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Compressor Before or after wah
Articles FAQ 

Do you put a compressor before or after Wah?

October 31, 2020December 10, 2020 Martin Holland 5 min read

In the first of our series on individual pedal order, we look at how swapping wah and compressor in the signal chain will alter your final sound. Conventional wisdom says wah first – but what happens if you go the other way with it?

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Tusq nut vs bone
Articles FAQ 

What are the advantages of a Tusq nut Vs Bone Nut?

October 18, 2020December 9, 2020 Brian Kelleher 4 min read

While there are many different materials for guitar nuts, most people find themselves choosing primarily between bone and Tusq. However, if you want a bright sound with good volume and sustain, and you want all of the strings to be consistent, there’s only one choice. Let’s find out which that is!

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Blues Lawyer
Articles 

What is a “blues lawyer”? The sad future that awaits you.

October 14, 2020December 19, 2020 Brian Kelleher 3 min read

If you’ve been in an online guitar community for more than five minutes, you’ve probably seen someone sneer the phrase Blues Lawyer in someone’s direction at least few times. But what does it mean, and why can’t I stop listening to Joe Bonamassa as I approach 50? Let’s discuss.

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Matt Hornby Left Chapman Guitars
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Matt Hornby quietly left Chapman Guitars this summer

October 13, 2020December 16, 2020 Brian Kelleher 1 min read

While there doesn’t seem to have been an official announcement anywhere online, it appears Matt Hornby left his postion as one of three directors of Chapman Guitars in July of this year, leaving the company in the hands of Captain Lee Anderton and The Monkey Lord himself Rob Chapman.

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Jason Becker
Articles 

Jason Becker – The Gleason of Guitar

October 1, 2020December 10, 2020 Martin Holland 8 min read

What happens when a gifted guitarist’s promising career is brought to its knees by an incurable degenerative disease? Does he succumb to his vegetative fate of confinement to a wheelchair? Or does he go on to write music that becomes a beacon of hope for a new generation?

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Articles 

The Deciblog – How Loud is a Guitar in Decibels & other must-know trivia

September 30, 2020December 13, 2020 Martin Holland 9 min read

There’s a point where music is loud enough to blow your hair back, but there’s also a point where an amp is loud enough to blow your eardrums to shreds. We walk through the mechanics of loudness, and talk about the volume of some classic amps.

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Guitar Center Trade in
Articles How To 

Can you trade in at Guitar Center?

September 21, 2020January 13, 2021 Andrew Bell 0 Comments 6 min read

Selling a guitar can be a pain, and often it’s tempting to just say whatever and take it in to trade it towards your new purchase. However, Guitar Center has a reputation for not paying a whole lot for used gear. We take a look at their rates and what the process pays in practice.

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6L6 vs 6V6
Articles 

6L6 vs 6V6 Tubes – Differences, stats and buyer’s guide

September 15, 2020January 5, 2021 Martin Holland 1 Comment 6 min read

Many players look to change the characteristics of their amps by swapping out tubes to get a different warmth, or in some cases more headroom – or even less. We walk you through the differences between two of the more popular tubes on the market, the 6L6 and the 6V6.

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World Musical Instruments Korea
Articles 

Guitars made by World Musical Instrument Co. Ltd, Korea – A 2021 List

September 13, 2020January 10, 2021 Brian Kelleher 5 min read

World Musical Instruments Korea have been the manufacturer of choice for budget models of a huge number of brands over the years. While giving an exact list of who exactly those brands are is a slippery eel, we provide the best list of these brands available in 2021.

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OHSC - Original Hardshell Case
Articles 

What does OHSC mean in a used guitar listing on Ebay or Reverb?

September 11, 2020December 10, 2020 Martin Holland 6 min read

OHSC is a common term in guitar listings – especially when you’re looking at mid four figures and up – but for newbies it can be confusing. We walk you through what OHSC means, and why it’s important.

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Fender Extra Heavy Picks Angus Young
Articles Buyers Guides 

Pick Power – Angus Young Guitar Pick – Brand and Gauge

August 3, 2020December 10, 2020 Brian Kelleher 3 min read

AC/DC’s Angus Young has one of the most famous picking sounds in the world – you hear Angus, you know it’s Angus. In an age when people are trying to pick as little as possible, Angus strikes every note. We talk about the picks that Angus uses to get his sound, along with the rest of his signal chain.

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GIBSON VOS
Articles 

Gibson VOS: The Golden Age Experience

July 28, 2020December 16, 2020 Martin Holland 8 min read

Gibson’s VOS line represents the custom shop’s passionate tribute to the golden era of Gibson guitars. We walk you through all of the aspects of the VOS line that make it so special.

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Agathis wood
Articles 

What is Agathis Wood and why is it so hated by guitarists?

July 21, 2020December 16, 2020 Brian Kelleher 5 min read

Agathis wood is the web’s least popular wood. Some say it’s a step up from plywood, but only barely. We look closer at why it’s so hated, and reveal some instances where having an agathis wood guitar is just fine.

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James Hetfield Picks
Articles Buyers Guides 

Pick Power – James Hetfield Picks History

July 20, 2020December 19, 2020 Brian Kelleher 6 min read

James Hetfield has used hundreds of picks over the years. We walk you through his current picks of choice – the Black Fang and the White Fang – as well as walking through the picks he and Kirk Hammet used to build the Metallica sound.

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Celestion G12M-70
Articles Buyers Guides 

Celestion G12M-70 – Budget beauty with a bad rap

July 9, 2020December 16, 2020 Brian Kelleher 6 min read

The Celestion G12M-70 is often spoken of as a cheap-but-not-cheerful alternative to, greenbacks, creambacks and the G12K-75, but there are some instances where it’s the right tool for the job.

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Guitar Center String Club
Articles 

Guitar Center String Club – what was it, and why did it end?

July 5, 2020January 16, 2021 Brian Kelleher 4 min read

Remember Guitar Center’s String Club? We go over the history of the offer, and place it in time within GC’s long financial struggles.

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Gatecreeper
Feature Interviews 

Gatecreeper – “We kind of did a split release with ourselves”

January 19, 2021January 19, 2021 Brian Kelleher 9 min read

Gatecreeper are known for their sometimes sludgy “stadium death metal” – so the surprise release of a half dozen grindcore songs (plus one funeral doom dirge) came as a shock to many. We caught up with The Darkest Cowboy (guitarist Eric Wagner) to talk about their new release, An Unexpected Reality.

Taylor 214CE
Reviews 

Taylor 214CE Review: The Best Taylor Acoustic Guitar Under $1000?

January 18, 2021January 18, 2021 Martin Holland 6 min read
Fender CD-60 Review
Reviews 

Fender CD-60 Review – Did Fender hit a home run?

January 18, 2021January 18, 2021 Martin Holland 5 min read
Best Guitar Preamp Pedal
Buyers Guides Uncategorized 

The 7 Best Guitar Preamp Pedals in 2021

January 17, 2021January 17, 2021 Martin Holland 14 min read
Eric Clapton Woman Tone
Articles How To 

What is the Woman Tone? How to recreate it on the guitar?

January 17, 2021January 17, 2021 Martin Holland 5 min read
How to Clean Guitar Strings?
Articles Buyers Guides How To 

How to clean guitar strings – the complete guide to extending your strings life

January 16, 2021January 16, 2021 Martin Holland 8 min read
Steve Vai Overdrive
Articles Famous Guitars 

What Overdrive pedal does Steve Vai use?

January 16, 2021January 16, 2021 Andrew Bell 6 min read
Kirk Hammett
Articles Famous Guitars 

What wah pedal does Kirk Hammett use?

January 16, 2021January 16, 2021 Andrew Bell 5 min read
Best Metal Guitars
Buyers Guides 

10 Best Metal Guitars for Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced Players (2021)

January 16, 2021January 16, 2021 Martin Holland 22 min read
How Often Change Guitar Strings
Articles How To 

How often should I change my guitar strings?

January 10, 2021January 10, 2021 Martin Holland 5 min read

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