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
Amps
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
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?
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
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.
Improving my guitar’s tone. Part 1: Bad speaker cab?
So much goes into the sound you get playing guitar. If you want a different sound, where to start? Back when I owned three single-coil… Read More »Improving my guitar’s tone. Part 1: Bad speaker cab?
Play-along to learn and practice
One of the best ways to learn an instrument is to figure out the solos of the musicians you love by listening to them. I… Read More »Play-along to learn and practice
My 3 Small Amps, New and Improved versions & pedals
I’ve been playing a lot of electric guitar lately, including my new lap steel guitar and I’ve got to say, my amps sound great. I… Read More »My 3 Small Amps, New and Improved versions & pedals
New from Quilter
I love my Quilter Mini 101 amp head. It’s nearly exactly what I wanted. Mounted on a pedalboard and paired with speakers and cabinet I… Read More »New from Quilter
Review of Quilter 101 Mini Head Amplifier
I bought a Quilter 101 Mini Head 50 to 100 watt amplifier. If you saw my previous post, you know this. I described how I… Read More »Review of Quilter 101 Mini Head Amplifier
