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By Glyn on June 7, 2008
Still rockin’? I hope so! Now you’ve got your amp and effects set up, lets have a closer look at the controls found on them. Here are some tips on getting a good sound. Now remember, what might sound good to one person might ...
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By Glyn on July 15, 2008 | No Comments
Guitar: B.C. Rich Warlock Platinum Pro Features: Agathis body, Maple neck, Rosewood fingerboard, 24 Frets, 2 Humbuckers, 2 Volume, 1 Tone, 3 Way switch, Licensed Floyd Rose Playability: Plays very well. A very low action can be achieved easily with no buzz for effortless playing. Neck contours give me some discomfort when playing chords for extended periods, but this might just be the shape of my ... -
By Forsh on July 12, 2008 | No Comments
There Guitarosphere (I know genius) progresses in a predictable fashion. Players strive for perfection, to harness the greatest technique humanly possible. Occasionally someone breaks new ground, but very rarely does it amount to anything more than a gimmick. Few players actually reach the level of proficiency that warrants an end to their personal race. Unfortunately for some, this achievement co... -
By Glyn on July 11, 2008 | No Comments
Pod XT Live review. I have been using the Pod XT Live since it first came out and it’s a marvellous piece of gear. Perfect for use on the stage, as well as in my home studio. I have upgraded the model packs on mine but I will be reviewing it without them. For my model packs review, check the website. It’s big, it’s black and it looks rather like a spaceship when the lights are of... -
By Glyn on July 11, 2008 | No Comments
Here’s my review of the Pod XT from Line 6. First of all, this brilliant little unit takes up hardly any space, and can be used on your lap, your desk or if you buy the optional stand, you can also have it in front of you at a live gig as well. It doesn’t really take a genius to be able to work this little box, but I recommend reading the manual anyway, as there are some cool features ... -
By Glyn on June 25, 2008 | No Comments
Staying in tune is probably the most crucial, and yet can be the most annoying thing about playing the guitar. Even if you are a professional musician with years of playing experience, an out of tune guitar can make you sound no more impressive than a complete beginner. This is why maintaining your guitar to stay in tune is important. The first and most obvious thing to check is that you are in... -
By Glyn on June 25, 2008 | No Comments
Americans usually call these picks, but we British people tend to call them plectrums. Shaped pieces of plastic (or similar material) for plucking the strings with. Believe it or not, the type of plectrum you use for your playing can have a big effect on the tone. The shape, thickness, and material all play a part in the attack, the dynamics, and the sound of your guitar. I remember collecting ... -
By Glyn on June 25, 2008 | No Comments
This little debate is one many people either don’t even think about, or simply do not want to be bothered with. So what is the difference between 22 and 24 frets? Range Well obviously, the extra 2 frets you will get from a 24 fret might be crucial to your playing (if for example, you play lead). Saying that, depending on your style, you might not even use many of the higher frets at all, ... -
By Glyn on June 18, 2008 | No Comments
I’m sure you’ve all heard the sound of a vibrato unit in action. No? How about if I said Hank Marvin, or Jimi Hendrix? Right, now we’re on the same page, lets continue… Most commonly known as a tremolo unit (why this is I don’t know, as tremolo refers to alternating volume, and not pitch), these famous devices enable guitarists to change the pitch of a string (or s... -
By Glyn on June 18, 2008 | No Comments
Harmoniiics!!! In this section I will show you how to get artificial harmonics. There are also open harmonics, which apply to open strings, but these are simply made by placing your finger over the top of a fret, playing the string, and letting the note ring. Artificial harmonics however, can be a little harder to master. Now before we start, I would like to say that depending on your sound, yo... -
By Glyn on June 18, 2008 | No Comments
Vibrato is one technique that is often overlooked in playing. It can add depth and sustain to both chords and single notes, and make lead runs sound much more impressive. In this section, I will attempt to give you a good idea of what good vibrato sounds like, and how you can learn or improve it. First of all, here are some examples of vibrato: vibratoclip1 vibratoclip2 vibratoclip3 The more ex...
