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  1. Demystifying The Amp Presence Control

    Demystifying The Amp Presence Control
    Like the Strat quack or the fat humbucker sound, there are numerous examples of imaginative descriptions when it comes to music. But players aren't the only ones that use lively language to describe tones in the world of music gear. Take Fender's amps for example: along with the standard volume, gain and EQ knobs, a few of their amps also feature a setting labeled "Presence." Much like the "Attack" control, the presence knob isn't named for what it technically does to your tone but for what it sounds like it's doing. In this article, we discuss what this knob actually controls, how it works and how it differs from other amp settings.   Continue reading →
  2. Difference Between Volume and Gain

    Difference Between Volume and Gain
    Volume and gain – musicians use these two all the time but if you ask them to explain to you the differences among them and how they relate to each other, chances are they wouldn’t even know where to begin. Sure, you don’t need to know exactly how to explain volume and gain in order to make the most out of it — you mess around with the two into you get the right amount of loudness and distortion – but it never hurts to know. And if you happen to be in the market for a new amp, the information is more valuable since volume and gain are closely related. Continue reading →
  3. Why Guitar Speaker Size Matters

    Why Guitar Speaker Size Matters
    These days, it’s a becoming more widely understood by the average player just how important a role speakers play in their overall tone.  With that in mind, it's no surprise just how popular the upgrade speaker market has become. But with so many brands, styles and size combinations to choose from, it can be a difficult task trying to figure out which speaker is best for you. The most popular format is easily the 12-inch speaker, but with an increasing range of quality 10-inch and some interesting 15-inch speakers available, the best way to figure out which is best for you is by learning the role size plays in a speaker's overall tone. Continue reading →
  4. Suhr Corso Guitar Amplifier Head Review

    Suhr Corso Guitar Amplifier Head Review
    Surh has built a name for themselves among gear aficionados for their high quality guitars, effects pickups and amplifiers. A week ago we took a look at some of their pedals and pickups. Today we’re taking a closer look at one of their amps, the Suhr Corso – a 5 watt electric guitar tube amp head that aims to provide players with all the tone and character of a high-powered amplifier in a small, portable package that’s meant for work in the studio or for practice at home. Boasting an all-tube, variable wattage design, along with a very unique and stylish look, does the Suhr Corso deliver on its promise of big tone in a compact, convenient form factor? Continue reading →
  5. Amplifier Effects Loop Basics

    Amplifier Effects Loop Basics
    [caption id="attachment_2903" align="alignright" width="208"]FX-Loop Although most Effects Loop send/return jacks are located on the back of an amp, they can also sometimes be found on the front end.[/caption] For all of you out there that have gazed in confusion at the Effects Loop (or FX Loop) send and return jacks on your amplifier, we’re going to break down the basics of that often overlooked feature. By the end of this article, you'll fully understand what it's for and why it was a necessary add-on to amps in the first place. And if you happen to use plenty of foot pedals in your setup, there’s a good chance that taking advantage of your amp’s effects loop will improve your tone. Continue reading →

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