Gear Reviews

  It seems as though bass players have to pay more for nearly everything. From strings to effects and more, bass gear tends to be pricier than their guitar counterparts of comparable quality. But that's not always the case, not if you know where to look. With that in mind, we decided to make a list of a few of our favorite bass combo amps that run for less than $600 (with one as low as $300). While the combos below might be lacking in price, they definitely don't skimp on tone.   Continue reading →

  Seymour Duncan is easily one of the biggest names when it comes to pickups. Whether you are looking for a set of vintage spec single coils for your classic Tele, a modern set of humbuckers for your brand new Gibson SG or even an active pair for your Music Man bass, Duncan has you covered ten times over. But as good as their homegrown creations are their artist signature pickups sets are just as great. Often based on popular models used by the players themselves, these Signature Artist pickups are more than just fanservice -- they are high-quality pieces of gear worthy of the Seymour Duncan brand. With that said, take a look at a few of our favorite Seymour Duncan Artist Signature Pickups below.   Continue reading →

  Like many guitarists, you’re probably always searching for ways to refine, tweak or improve your tone. Yeah, a brand new guitar or amplifier will definitely do the trick but most of us out there don’t have the cash to drop hundreds of dollars on a whim. Luckily, you don’t have to spend that kind of money in order to better guitar tone. With that in mind, we take a look at a few pieces of affordable guitar gear that can make a noticeable impact on your current tone.   Continue reading →

  As a huge fan of Xotic Effects guitar pedals, I was excited to finally get my hands on the new Soul Driven Boost. Released late last year in collaboration with Allen Hines, the Soul Driven is based on Xotic's highly popular AC-Comp Booster, albeit with enough tweaks to give it an entirely different feel. After putting the Soul Driven for a long drive, I can say that this is a unique little guitar pedal, made to deliver a customized experience that you won't get from a typical booster, compressor or overdrive.   Continue reading →

  As one of the largest string manufacturers in the world, D’Addario is used by a number of musicians the world over. From guitars, basses, banjos, orchestral instruments and so much more, you can find their products nearly any instrument where strings are used. But with so many lines of strings, it can be hard to figure out which one is right for your own instrument. With that in mind, we’re going to take a look at some of our favorite electric guitar string lines that D’Addario has to offer.   Continue reading →