As musicians, most of us are naturally a little quirky and our pre-show rituals/warm ups can be anywhere from mild to extreme. Some swear by playing scales over and over for hours on end, soaking your hands in warm water, only walking backwards to the stage (I...
Today would have been Les Paul's 100th Birthday. Les sadly left us on August 12, 2009. However the amazing legacy that he left behind, which is his famous Gibson guitar bearing his name, is still creating music that is enjoyed- the world over. Happy Birthday...
I get a lot of emails on how upgrades on ways to upgrade a Strat. Where I usually always like to start is the tremolo block. Most of the time – these blocks are thin and made out of zinc. The main issues with a block like this is that is thin and has very little mass...
Ok ok – I’m not that smart – but seriously - Strings!! Which ones are the best and which ones should you play? This is a subject that is just about as diverse as how to pick your pick…. While there is no right or wrong answer parse – I just wanted to share with you my...
Today is a day of remembrance and mourning for blues players and music lovers the world over - as we have lost yet another music Legend. Riley King was born on a cotton plantation near Indianola, Mississippi in 1925. He received his first guitar when he was 12 – and...
Recently - I had a New Gear Day (NGD)! Sometimes it's the "little things" in life that get me fired up - and this NGD was no exception. For those of who know me – or listen to the podcast – you probably already know that I am a tube screamer freak! For many, including...
In one of previous podcasts we talked about when to use your pedals at 18 volts. Since this topic is a little more tech oriented I asked our resident pedal engineer/ guru/ wizard/ Jake Steffes to explain it a little more in depth. With out further ado - Jake!! : "In...
So after a week long stint of "Best Of" while we are continuing to move in, paint, and wire the new building with top secret gadgets (ok - I made that last part up) we were finally able to shoot 2 brand new podcasts in the new building on the new "stage". To top it...
As you know, Fusion guitar virtuoso Tom Quayle has been delighted to have a signature pedal out with us for almost two years, the Dual Fusion. We have also been so delighted in his commitment to the brand we have decided to expand on the range. We have taken the...
Greetings Tone Chasers! This Thursday's podcast we covered 2 topics that I thought were most excellent! Consistent Sound With Multiple Guitars: So if you're using a Les Paul, a Strat, and a Telecaster through one amp - and want to get consistent tone - how can you...