Instrument cables are something that all guitar players are very familiar with. They are necessary for every electric guitar rig. Without a good guitar cable, the rig will not function at all. There are two main types of cables, straight-jack cables, and angled-jack cables. Most guitarists use straight-jack cables, so why use an angled-jack cable? Angled guitar…
Guitar cables are typically mono cables, which means that they are unbalanced TS (Tip-Sleeve) cables. These cables are usually used for all mono instruments and are very commonly seen in all guitar rigs. However, is it possible for a guitar to use any other types of cables? What if a standard mono guitar cable is not…
Songwriting is a process that’s unique to every individual. Songwriters’ methods will vary from person to person, and as you write more and more songs, your method will evolve into your own when you discover what works for you. But as a starting off point, this article will break down the basics of the songwriting…
You might have noticed that a guitar amp has multiple speakers, or includes inbuilt effects that traditionally work with stereo systems. So, are guitar amplifiers mono or stereo? We answer this question, along with more about recording your guitar amp and why it matters if your sound is mono or stereo anyway. The majority of…
The 2020 holiday season is upon us. Some of the most difficult people to buy for are guitar players. Guitarists tend to be very particular and it can be hard to find just the right gifts, especially if you aren’t familiar with the guitar, guitar accessories and different types of gear. But don’t worry. As…
The AKG p220 and Rode nt1a are two large diaphragm condenser microphones. They are both made by very reputable companies and come in at a similar price point and with similar features. For all these reasons they often get compared alongside one another and people rightly have a tough decision to make over which one…
When buying speakers or an amplifier, you will notice that a lot of the manufacturers advertise the power of the product first and foremost. A wattage rating will normally be in the description of the product. So, does more power equal better sound? Is this the main metric to choose your musical equipment based on? …
Today we’ll explore the many different musical devices, poetic devices, and songwriting tips to write a sad song. Every musician is so different in the ways they approach invoking sadness in their music – so today instead of providing a formulaic step-by-step article, I’d like to provide a collection of tools and tricks for you…
Playing the guitar isn’t usually a cheap hobby. If you can save a bit of money here and there then it is likely you will try and do so, but though there are some areas that it won’t make a difference, some items shouldn’t be bought on the cheap. The price difference between the cheapest…
I guess I was forced to pick the electric guitar as my instrument of choice at the age of 15. My friends were making a band and they already had a great bassist, a drummer, and a singer but they needed a guitarist. It wasn’t until 5 years later that I even picked up a…