Electric Guitars
This is where you’ll find all-things-electric guitar on our blog. Whether you want to learn more about the inner-workings of your prized axe, or just do a bit of bedtime reading, we’ve got something for everyone!
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The Difference Between Digital & Analogue Guitar Wireless Systems
Wireless can be a daunting topic and this article is aimed at explaining the differences between analogue and digital wireless systems, so you can make an informed choice when buying your guitar wireless for the next big show!
16 Jun 2017 - 4 min read
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Sound Like Mastodon By Busting the Bank!
Matt and Rabea attempt to nail the tones of Prog Metal titans Mastodon with an unlimited bank-busting budget!
26 Apr 2017 - 6 min read | 19 min watch
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What’s The Best Method For Changing Guitar Strings?
Should you replace your guitar strings all at once, or one at a time? This is a common question that splits the guitar community, with many believing that changing all your strings at once can affect your guitar's setup. In this article, we find out if that's the case!
9 Nov 2016 - 8 min read
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Sound Like Arcane Roots Without Busting The Bank!
Click here to watch our guide on how to sound like melodic rock band Arcane Roots. You can also read about alternative ways of getting their sound and understand why he chooses the gear he uses to achieve his stadium filling rock guitar sound!
12 Oct 2016 - 5 min read | 29 min watch
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Electric Guitar Tonewood Guide
Regulation changes in recent years have seen instrument manufacturers getting more and more adventurous and outside-the-box with their wood choices. With more types of tonewood in circulation than ever before, it’s difficult to know what’s what – in this article, we’ll look at the most commonly-used tonewoods in the industry, their tonal characteristics, and dig a little deeper into the burning question: how much difference does your choice of tonewood really make?
15 Aug 2016 - 17 min read
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The Return Of The Passive Humbucker
Metal guitar tone has evolved and changed massively over the past few decades. Single-coils, PAF-style humbuckers, and of course, the active EMG pickup have left their mark on the genre; so why are passive pickups making a comeback?
26 Jun 2016 - 4 min read
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Axe FX vs Helix vs Kemper vs AmpliFIRE – Modelling Amps Shootout
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 - 15 min read | 226 min watch
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The Man Behind the Brand – Bob Taylor
An insight into the man behind some of the most popular and exquisite guitars in the world!
23 Mar 2015 - 5 min read
