Getting the 1940s Amplifier Sound
The holy grail of electric guitar tone has was once the sound of a guitar played through a Fender amp. It is still a sought… Read More »Getting the 1940s Amplifier Sound
The sound of 1950s & 60s amps
How do get your guitar to sound as if it is being played through a 1950s or 60s era Fender amplifier? The obvious choice is… Read More »The sound of 1950s & 60s amps
How to Adjust a Fender Truss Rod
I don’t believe I am obsessive regarding the relief and action of my guitars. But I do check my string height from time to time,… Read More »How to Adjust a Fender Truss Rod
Which amp? Tone Master Deluxe Reverb or Aviator Cub combo?
I’ve been researching Fender Tone Master and Quilter Aviator amplifiers and speakers for the past month. Today I made up my mind and purchased the… Read More »Which amp? Tone Master Deluxe Reverb or Aviator Cub combo?
Where’s Henry: Pickup Specs
Yesterday I took off the pickguard of my MIM Telecaster to confirm the neck pickup cavity had been routed to accommodate a standard humbucker or… Read More »Where’s Henry: Pickup Specs
New choices for P90 Hollowbodies
I’ve compared the Gibson ES-330 to Epiphone Casino previously. I sold my Casino and regret it. But recently there have been new models to complicate… Read More »New choices for P90 Hollowbodies
Homemade Pedalboards
My first pedalboard. I purchased a Temple Solo pedalboard some years back. It’s a well-made board with a unique method of attaching your effects pedal… Read More »Homemade Pedalboards
Fender Mustang Micro Headphone Amp
The theme of my recent posts has been how to practice privately (without disturbing the family) while listening to backing tracks or tunes I am… Read More »Fender Mustang Micro Headphone Amp
Wireless options for non-wireless amps
The Boss Katana-Air desktop amplifier and the Yamaha TRH II wireless (10 and 30 Watt models) both have Bluetooth, battery capability, and built-in wireless receivers… Read More »Wireless options for non-wireless amps
I returned a Spark Amp within 30 days.
The Spark Amp by Positive Grid is one of the most reviewed and liked desktop amplifiers on the market. Almost everyone agrees this practice amp… Read More »I returned a Spark Amp within 30 days.
