Who hasn’t heard the “syrupy and liquid, sparkly and lush” sounds of a chorus pedal? There might be a few of you saying “I haven’t… – well, I don’t think I have!” The Chorus effect has been around for ages and is most associated with the music of the 80s. While you may not be […]
Month: December 2011
Jangly rhythm guitar sound
If you know the “Byrds” you know what we are talking about here! Or even if you know about the New Wave sound or you were into R.E.M. back in the 80’s and 90’s – That “chiming Jangly” guitar sound that everyone liked. The Byrds readily acknowledged that their admiration of Beatle George Harrison’s use […]
Fender Eric Clapton Signature Amps
The Eric Clapton signature Fender amp series was announced for general release in October 2011 and boasts a range of options for the blues inspired guitarist and Clapton fans alike. With the look of their original ‘50s counterparts, the EC series includes the 5 watt Vibro Champ ®, 12 watt Tremolux™ and the 40 watt […]
Tips for buying a second hand guitar
Often cheaper than a new guitar and just as ready to rock out, a secondhand guitar could be the perfect addition to your collection or the perfect thing to start you off, but how do you know that your potential purchase isn’t a potential dud? The truth is that some fantastic guitars, while expensive when […]