Amps & EFX Lessons
This column discusses different effects and what they do. There is also a series of lessons on how to choose the right amp for you.
Buying Your Second Bass Amp - Bass for Beginners # 12
By Dan Lasley
Just about everyone who picks up the bass as a beginner has a marginal practice amp to start with. Which is why I'm going to talk about what to look for when you buy your second amp - your first real play it loud and proud bass amp.
GAS Powered
By Stefan Leonhardt
Most of us guitarists suffer from an affliction called GAS - Gear Acquisition Syndrome. That means we are buying gear nearly compulsively - more and more often than we really need. What do we basically need to play guitar?
Breaking The Law
By Stefan Leonhardt
Ok, you have a gig next weekend. Your band has enough songs, you and your bandmates have your parts down and rehearsals are sounding great. You're confident that you'll pull it off without a sweat, nothing can stop you. Nothing? Nothing except a phenomenon called Murphy's Law. Murphy's Law says that if something can go wrong, it will go wrong. The more electronics and gear are involved, the greater the chance of something not functioning.
Loup Garou
By Stefan Leonhardt
Most amps today have more sockets than just input. Chances are, your amp also has two labeled send and return - the Effects Loop. What's it good for other than a feature that might give the salesman more to talk about? Read up on it here.
Beginning the Quest for Tone Part 1 - How To Buy A Guitar Amp
By Jeremy Ledford
This is the first installment of two articles that will try to help you choose an amplifier. I will focus on beginning players today and intermediate players in the next installment. You go into the store and buy it right? Yes, it could be that simple. But, without proper information, one could end up making a very costly mistake.
Beginning the Quest for Tone Part 2 - How To Buy A Guitar Amp
By Jeremy Ledford
This is the second installment on how to annoy your parents, siblings and/or neighbors. We will focus on the intermediate player and go a bit deeper into the quest for tone. It is both easier and more difficult to choose an amplifier at this level of skill. It is also a bit more expensive, in most cases.
British Bass Amps - Oh The Majesty!
By Steve Smith
Here is the lowdown on British bass guitar amplifiers. From Trace Eliot to Marshall, Steve Smith details the similarities and differences between the various amps and also gives you some help as to deciding which may be the right one for you.
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