Tutorials

  1. Replacing The Output Jack On An Electric Guitar

    Replacing The Output Jack On An Electric Guitar
    One of the more common problems that most electric guitar players will eventually come across is a dead signal. Sometimes it might be the pickup wiring, the guitar’s circuitry or even something as simple as using a bad cable. And sometimes the problem can even stem from the output jack (sometimes wrongly referred to as an input jack), and if that’s the case then you’re in luck because rather than go out and get it repaired for about $40 (which is what I paid back when I was green behind the ears and the most I knew about wiring was connecting a Nintendo to a TV), you can fix it yourself for a fraction of the price – less than $5 if you already happen to have a soldering kit and common household tools. So, before you go and spend your hard-earned money, check out our tutorial on fixing an output jack. While you might not need the info this moment, the process is not all that hard and will save you plenty of time and worry when you find yourself stuck with a silent guitar. Besides, there’s no comparison to the satisfaction of fixing your axe with just your bare hands and a few tools.   Continue reading →
  2. Mixing Board Breakdown: Part III - Split Consoles, Routing and More

    This is a continuation of an earlier article. You can check out earlier segments below: Part I: Introduction and Basics Part II: The Input Stage Auxiliary Sends Moving on to the next important piece on a mixing board, the number of auxiliary outputs highly depends on the intended use of a mixing console, although the normal range is somewhere between...
  3. Mixing Board Breakdown: Part II - Input Stage

    The Input Stage Taking a look at the very first element that a signal hits in a mixer, the input stage, you’ll find an onboard microphone preamplifier. How a mic preamp is designed is a strong indicator of the sound and character of the entire board, and any loss in quality at this initial stage can never be regained, making...
  4. Mixing Board Breakdown: Part I

    This Peavey PV6 might look a bit sparce but it has all of theessentials needed in a mixer inside its compact frame. I remember the first time I took a look at a professional studio mixing board. It was the mid ‘80s and society at large was falling in love with a little old lady and her heartwarming obsession with...
  5. Fixing Intonation on a Guitar or Bass

    On most electric guitars and basses, youwill need an appropriate screw driver tomake any adjustments.  So, you’ve got yourself a brand new ax and you want to make sure everything is ready before you shred out in style. You make sure the pickups height is just right; make sure the guitar’s action feels smooth to the touch; heck, you even...

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