Elliot Stent
Articles By Elliot
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How To Set Up Your First Pedalboard
Building a guitar pedalboard is an exciting and creative outlet for all players looking to expand on the instrument's basic sounds. Here's exactly how you get started.
8 Nov 2018 - 19 min read | 135 min watch
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3 Creative Ways You Can Use An EQ Pedal
An EQ pedal may not be considered as the most exciting addition to your pedalboard, but if used well, it can transform your tone for the better. If you've ever wondered how to get the most of yours, we've highlighted 3 creative ways to use an EQ; providing you with some useful tips to help you to discover new sounds!
7 Sep 2018 - 14 min read | 22 min watch
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Sound Like Jimi Hendrix Without Busting the Bank!
Regarded by many as the greatest guitar player of all time, Jimi Hendrix is the iconic trailblazer that flipped electric guitar on its head back in the late ‘60s. In this article, we recommend what gear you can use to recreate his distinctive sound!
5 Sep 2018 - 8 min read | 23 min watch
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How Long Does It Take To Restring a Bigsby & Floyd Rose?
Bigsby and Floyd Rose guitar tremolos are notorious for being difficult to restring. But, which of these tricky two is faster to setup? In this article, we find out exactly that!
20 Mar 2018 - 7 min read | 5 min watch
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Does An Expensive Guitar Lead Make a Difference?
The classic ¼ inch jack-to-jack guitar lead is the key component that connects your guitar to an amplifier. The amount of choice out there is overwhelming, with many cheap to expensive options available. But does a more expensive guitar lead give you a better tone?
9 Mar 2018 - 14 min read | 6 min watch
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Sound Like Smashing Pumpkins Without Busting the Bank!
Have you always wanted to get the Smashing Pumpkins sound, but on a budget? Then check out our Sound Like Smashing Pumpkins Without Busting the Bank article and video, with all of the gear recommendations and tips you need to attain their unique and pioneering sound!
23 Aug 2017 - 10 min read | 15 min watch
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Modelling amps shootout: Axe FX vs. Helix vs. Kemper vs. AmpliFIRE
Over the last few years, digital modelling amps have become so advanced that they can now convincingly match the sound of real tube amps, effects and cabinets. In this article, we look at 4 of the main candidates available - the Fractal Axe FX, Line 6 Helix, Kemper Profiler and Atomic AmpliFIRE. But which is the best?
31 Mar 2016 - 20 min read | 228 min watch
