Guitars

Backup Gear for Gigs: What I Learned From a Live Failure

A live show gear failure taught me why backup gear for gigs is not just…

REVV G3 Riff Test: 6 Killer Rock and Metal Tones

In this REVV G3 riff test, I run the pedal through six very different rock…

BOSS OC-3 Acoustic Guitar Setup – Bigger Sound Without a Bass Player

This BOSS OC-3 acoustic guitar setup uses poly mode, EQ, compression and shimmer reverb to…

Using Acoustic IRs to Fix That Awful Piezo Guitar Sound

Learn how acoustic IRs can dramatically improve a harsh piezo pickup sound. In this article,…

Lancaster Audio IR Review – Finally, Impulse Responses That Make Sense

Lancaster Audio impulse responses make IR browsing easier with curated producer packs, practical cabinet tones…

Ibanez AZ2204 Prestige Review – Comfortable HSS Guitar

The Ibanez AZ2204 Prestige is a premium HSS electric guitar with superb comfort, versatile tones…

Legato Guitar Technique: What Tom Quayle Taught Me at 42 Gear Street

At 42 Gear Street, I got a legato guitar technique lesson from Tom Quayle. Here…

Ibanez AZ HH vs HSS: What I Learned from Tom Quayle

At 42 Gear Street, I got to compare my Ibanez AZ2402 with Tom Quayle’s HSS…

Why I Bought a Fender Road Worn Strat at Thomann

I went to Thomann thinking I might buy a practical rock or metal guitar. Instead,…

Harley Benton Acoustic Preamp Review – A Useful Acoustic DI Box for 79€?

The Harley Benton Acoustic Preamp packs DI output, EQ, reverb, chorus and headphone monitoring into…