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On this page you will find the answers to questions asked about different types of equipment. This includes, but is not limited to, guitars, accessories and all of the cool tools that a total guitar freak has to have.
What is the difference between types of guitar strings?
I got an email from someone last month on strings for a Vox guitar. Which led to my visiting a site dedicated to Vox instruments and amps and an interesting discussion on strings. Which led to my asking Dan Lasley (for the whatever millionth ... More...

What amp should I get for great tone?
I really appreciated your first article on choosing an amp. I have a US Strat and was playing through a Fender Champ 1-10 (sold it). Just couldn't get the crystaline sustained lead sound I was looking ... More...

More Questions

  1. What is some reliable and affordable equipment?
  2. Can I use a laptop for live recording?
  3. Should the sound guy get paid?
  4. How do you clear up sound troubles on stage?
  5. What are my sound needs for an outdoor gig?
  6. How do you tune a tenor guitar?
  7. What are jumbo frets?
  8. What songs are good for doing a sound check?
  9. How do you make vocals sound clear?
  10. What are omni-directional and uni-directional speakers?
  11. What is the difference between Spanish and Hawaiian guitars?
  12. Which guitar is better to learn on: acoustic or electric?
  13. Could you recommend any particular guitars for small hands?
  14. Why would I choose to play bass over guitar?
  15. What are some good effects or pedals for the acoustic?
  16. What would I gain/lose from a fretless bass?
  17. How much is a good guitar for a beginner?
  18. Did I Get A Good Deal?
  19. What does the sound engineer do exactly?
  20. Why should our band have a sound engineer?
  21. What is a capo?
  22. I can't make my Floyd Rose system work. Why?
  23. What are some brands I should look for?
  24. What kind of guitar should I buy (acoustic, electric, classical)?
  25. How high should I have my strap set to?
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