I Finally Tried the Boss Katana Gen 3 — Now I Get the Hype Share this article There are certain pieces of gear you can’t escape. You scroll Instagram — there it is, perched in someone’s home studio like a smug little rectangle. You go to a jam session — some guy plugs into it …
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I Tried Jimi Hendrix’s Uni-Vibe — and Accidentally Summoned Woodstock in My Living Room (Kind Of) Share this article The Uni-Vibe is not just a pedal. It’s a swirling portal to a time when amps were loud, solos were long, and the air smelled suspiciously like… patchouli. Hendrix used it at Woodstock, Robin Trower built …
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I Tried the Best-Selling Guitar Multi-FX on Amazon — Could It Replace a Pedalboard? Share this article Spoiler: It did more than I expected (and less than I hoped) Pedalboards are great… until you have to haul them, power them, patch them, and pray they survive soundcheck. That’s where multi-FX units promise the dream: all …
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I Put $150 Pickups in a $100 Guitar — Was It Worth It? Share this article Rig Rundown Here’s everything I used for this upgrade — from the bargain bin guitar to the legit pickup set and tools to make it all happen. Guitar Glarry GST3 Electric Guitar (Strat Style) – ~$99Cheap, lightweight Strat-style beginner …
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What Order Should Your Pedals Go In? (And Why Your Tone Sucks If You Ignore It) Share this article You just dropped serious coin on a killer overdrive, that dreamy reverb everyone raves about, and maybe even a fuzz box you saw in a JHS demo. But now? Everything sounds wrong. Your tone is mushy, …
JHS 3: Is This the Best Delay Pedal Under $100? Share this article If you’re hunting for a great delay pedal without blowing your pedalboard budget, the JHS 3 Series Delay might be the most underrated option out there. It’s clean, warm, giggable, and hovers around $99. In a world full of digital overkill and …
Do Marshall Bluetooth Speakers Live Up to the Hype? Full Line Reviewed Share this article When it comes to blending legendary guitar amp aesthetics with modern wireless sound, Marshall hits a high note. Their lineup of Bluetooth speakers channels the brand’s rock ‘n’ roll heritage into powerful, stylish audio devices that stand out in both …
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The Myth of Flat EQ: Why Your Clean Tone Is Lying to You Share this article Most players assume that turning all their amp’s EQ knobs to 12 o’clock gives them a “neutral” tone. It doesn’t. The idea of a “flat” EQ — meaning no frequency is boosted or cut — is more complicated than …
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Silent Shredding: The Best Headphones for Killer Guitar Tone at Home Share this article Practicing guitar through headphones used to mean sacrificing tone and feel. Not anymore. Whether you’re running a modeler, amp sim, or headphone amp, a good pair of headphones makes the difference between enjoying your late-night session or calling it quits. I …
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Mini Amp Showdown: I Played Them All So You Don’t Have To Share this article 1. Orange Crush 20RT Power: 20W | Type: Solid-State | Speaker: 8″ The Crush 20RT delivers pure Orange attitude in a compact, affordable format. It’s got that classic British mid-forward voicing that’s aggressive, warm, and unmistakably Orange. The twin-channel design …
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