Tech Tips & Tutorials

  Scales are a foundation of all the leading guitar work and actually make it very easy for one to crank out the amazing single-note songs. When people began to learn the guitar scales they unknowingly cross the bridge and began understanding the music theory. This makes them significantly much better guitarist since they began to understand the instrument. It is not too early or late to learn the guitar scales. Here are the essential music scales every guitarist should know. Continue reading →

  At its core, a booster effects pedal is a tool made to boost your guitar's signal before it hits the amp. And while it definitely does a great job of doing so, they are often overlooked by many players and their boards. Maybe it's the fact that some see it as nothing more than a volume pedal (they are not). Or maybe is that they really don't feel like a booster can add anything to their bag of tricks. Whatever the reason, we're here to let you know why and how every kind of player can benefit from a booster. Below, we take a look at few reasons why every pedalboard should have a dedicated spot for a guitar booster effects pedal. Continue reading →

  Nowadays, the flanger effect is one of the most used by many guitarists across the globe. The polarizing effect produced is almost similar to that of a jet plane swirl. However, the flanger effects pedals are underrated while they can perform the same functions as the modulation pedals and also generate a multiplicity of distinctive tunes. The flanger is the most versatile modulator that guitarists need. The flanger pedal has a total of four knobs and three are related to the low-frequency oscillator or LFO namely, width (depth or rate), speed or rate, and manual. The fourth knob that controls the intensity of some sounds that may occur due to the creation of what we call negative delays. The knob feeds this negative delay and enhances the flanging effects by adding some sonic possibilities.   Continue reading →

  In-ear monitors are the refined version of the traditional on-stage monitors. They are earpieces that the performer uses to monitor exactly what is happening on the stage. Their greatest advantage is that they reduce the onstage volume ordinarily produced by a sophisticated audio system that comprises of floor wedge speakers. The reduced on stage volume allows the performer to clearly hear the key aspects of the on-stage sound from any position on the stage.   Continue reading →

  In case you have bought a cheap acoustic guitar, or you are planning to buy one, there are a number of things you can do to enhance its sound. While there are some decent and affordable guitars on the market these days, they are somewhat deficient in regard to tone and playability when compared to the more expensive brands. Fortunately, there are several affordable ways to make your cheap acoustic guitar sound better as listed below:   Continue reading →