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.
Dynasonic pickups
Have you seen Julian Lage’s new guitar from Collings? The Collings 470 JL (Julian Lage) has Dynasonic-like pickups, although they are custom designed by Collings… Read More »Dynasonic pickups
Custom Tele or Parts-caster
I love the Squier Classic Vibe 60s Thinline Telecaster I purchased in 2020. I wish I had known how great Telecasters were years ago. Yet,… Read More »Custom Tele or Parts-caster
Flat picks I don’t hate – Bonus – Making a pick
I’ve sampled a bunch of picks over the past few weeks and reviewed them in previous posts to this series. One of the things I… Read More »Flat picks I don’t hate – Bonus – Making a pick
Flat picks I don’t hate. Part 4. Wrap up.
I reviewed a bunch of picks in parts 1, 2, and 3 of this series. Compared to the variety of pick styles available it seems… Read More »Flat picks I don’t hate. Part 4. Wrap up.
Flat picks I don’t hate. Part 3. Boutique picks
I hadn’t foreseen a multipart series when I started writing Part 1, certainly not a 3-part series. Yet, here I am to review boutique picks.… Read More »Flat picks I don’t hate. Part 3. Boutique picks
Flat picks I don’t hate. Part 2.
My wife watched my right hand contort itself into odd positions while we sat on our sofa after dinner. “You look like you have a… Read More »Flat picks I don’t hate. Part 2.
