How important are scales to you?
Do you tend to really dig into scales to learn how to solo, or do you prefer to "feel" your way through it?
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Pedal Setups
So, do you use a pedal board (with multiple pedals), or an all-in-one pedal/stomp box?
Double-tracking rhythm guitar without making it sound blurry
Double-tracked guitars sound wide because the performances differ slightly, not because one take is copied and delayed. The challenge is keeping those differences musical…
Pick Size
While I know a few others that play with thin picks on acoustic guitar, I use .60 gauge picks on both acoustic and electric. Am I the only one using .60 on electric? :)
What's the most difficult chord to play?
What's the most difficult guitar chord you know? Feel free to show pictures!
Welcome to the new site!
Thank you for being here. I started this site to bridge the gap between online forums (too clunky) and social media (too general), specifically for musicians like me and…
Tracking down hum and noise on a guitar pedalboard
Pedalboard noise is easier to solve when the chain is simplified methodically. I start with guitar straight into amp, then add the board with every pedal bypassed, and fi…
A practical checklist for buying a used electric guitar
A used guitar can be excellent value, but cosmetic condition tells you very little about whether it will be enjoyable to own. Before paying, I check the neck relief, fret…
How do you keep stage volume under control in a small pub?
Small pub stages can get out of hand very quickly: guitar amp beside the drummer, bass cabinet firing at knee height, wedges competing with the backline, and nobody able…