BOSS DD-3 Digital Delay Pedal Review

Written by admin on November 11, 2009 – 9:56 pm -

// // // ]]> No guitarist’s setup is complete without a quality delay pedal like the BOSS DD-3 Digital Delay. It adds depth and warmth to your guitar’s tone while also being very to use.  The DD-3 is capable of providing simple slap backs to limitless echoes. It offers 3 distinct delay modes that can create delays ranging from 12.5 to 800 milliseconds. The BOSS DD-3 has been a part of my personal setup for many years now, and it is still one of my favorite pedals. The controls on this pedal allow you to really dial in the perfect amount of delay for any type of playing style. The amount of delay combinations is nearly limitless when using the DD-3; it can go from adding a slight ambiance to your tone, to an impressive doubling effect... more


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10 Guitar Player Gift Ideas

Written by admin on November 9, 2009 – 2:26 pm -

// // // ]]> With the holidays approaching, you may find yourself searching for the perfect gift for a friend, family member or significant other. If they happen to play the guitar then your search just got a whole lot easier because there are plenty of affordable guitar related products that make fantastic gifts. As a guitarist, the following list of 10 guitar player gift ideas comes from personal experience. They are all products that I have either received, or would like to receive. I’ve also made personal product recommendations for each item on the list, so even if you are not familiar with guitar accessories, you can buy one with confidence knowing it is of high quality. 1. Guitar Strings Guitar strings are almost as important... more


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Distortion Pedal Review – MXR M173 Classic 108 Fuzz

Written by admin on August 27, 2009 – 3:21 pm -

Whether you are a Hendrix fan, or a garage rocker, you are going to love the classic MXR M-173 Fuzz Pedal. It has tones that ring familiar of late 60s and early 70s crunch. What Dunlop has taken the circuitry of their BC-108 Fuzz Face pedal, and has placed it in the M-173 which has allowed them to add some great additional features and functionality. The M-173 will fit very nicely onto your pedal board because of its shape, and the hammer tone turquoise finish that it has looks great. Dunlop boasts this pedal as being a classic fuzz stomp box with modern versatility. Players who use the M-173 now have options for AC power and tone buffering, which is a great feature to have with any pedal, especially when placed on a board. The M-173 buffer... more


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MXR M-133 Micro Amp Pedal

Written by admin on August 18, 2009 – 7:43 pm -

The MXR M-133 Micro Amp Pedal is the perfect addition to your setup if you are looking for a pedal that will boost your signal and gain levels. This is a great thing to have available when playing solos or when switching between guitars that have differing output levels. It can also be used to combat signal loss when you have a number of effects setup in a chain. Controls: The MXR could not have a simpler interface. It has only one control for Gain, and that is really all that you need from this pedal. Performance: This pedal does a great job of boosting your signal while also preserving the original tone of your guitar/amp setup. This is important for people who put a lot of time and money into their gear to get the perfect sound they are... more


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6 Tips for Getting the Most out of your Distortion Pedal

Written by admin on August 17, 2009 – 2:18 pm -

So, you’ve just bought that new distortion pedal you’ve been checking out, and for some reason it’s just not delivering the sounds you expected. This is a common occurrence for most people when buying new gear, and below are some things to take into consideration when your distortion pedal is not performing up to your standards. 1. Your distortion pedal does not match your style of playing There are three main types of distortion pedals; Distortion, Fuzz and Overdrive. Each of these create different guitar tones that may/may not fit into your desired style of playing, and this is why you never want to buy a distortion pedal without either hearing, or playing it first. Distortion - A straight distortion pedal will offer increased... more


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Artist Feature: Mike Layton

Written by admin on July 17, 2009 – 1:24 pm -

Recently I had the chance to ask Mike, who is a long time friend and a stellar guitarist from Pittsburgh, PA, some questions about his music and influences. Rock 'n Roll He is currently playing in the band, Full Color, with fellow guitarist and friend, TJ Fennel. You can check out Full Color here: Now onto the questions: How would you describe Full Color’s sound? Watching the documentary, 1991: the Year Punk Broke too many times describes our sound How long has it been around? TJ and I have been writing songs for nearly a decade What kind of guitar do you play? Eastwood Hi-Flyer What kind of distortion/fuzz/overdrive pedals do you use? ProCoDuece Tone Rat Overdrive/Distortion. What kind of amp/setup do you have? I... more


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BOSS Metal Core ML 2

Written by admin on July 10, 2009 – 8:35 pm -

In this distortion pedal review, we are going to be taking a look at the BOSS ML-2 Metal Core pedal for the guitar. This pedal can provide some extreme levels of gain, and carries the reputation as being one of heaviest pedals BOSS has ever produced. Sound: The ML-2 offers an extreme amount of distortion and gain. It has a cutting attack that makes it perfect for playing metal riffs. It’s super heavy low end also helps contribute to its unmistakable tone. When using the ML-2 you’ll have no problem standing out among the hardest beats your rhythm section can provide. In comparison to BOSS’ other metal distortion pedal, the BOSS MT-2, the ML-2 definitely comes out as the heavier sounding one. Features: Heavy and durable construction. Controls... more


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What is True Bypass?

Written by admin on July 9, 2009 – 1:27 pm -

Whenever you are looking for a new distortion pedal, or effects pedal, you will undoubtedly see the term “true bypass”.  While most of us might just read over this feature and think, “Sounds good to me!”, it is definitely an important feature to understand. So, what does True Bypass mean? True bypass is a feature of effects pedals that allows the signal passing through them to completely avoid, or bypass their circuity when not engaged.  This will make the pedal appear completely transparent when not in use. The main thing that true bypass addresses is signal loss, which can affect your overall tone. You’re tone would sound different passing through a pedal’s circuitry than it would going straight to the... more


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Best Guitar Tuner

Written by admin on July 2, 2009 – 6:07 pm -

A quality chromatic guitar tuner is one of the most important pieces of gear that a guitarist can have in their setup. Nobody wants to hear out of tune riffs, and nobody wants to play out of tune chords. The best solution to this in my opinion is the BOSS TU-2 Chromatic Tuner. Click here to find the BOSS TU-2 on sale at EBay. This is the best guitar tuner in my eyes because of it’s features, accuracy and reliability. You really can’t beat having a stomp-box style tuner like the BOSS TU-2. This design provides easy and quick tuning while on stage, and it allows you to switch to silent bypass mode tuning with just a single press of your foot. The LED display on the pedal also takes all the guess work out tuning your guitar. It has... more


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BOSS Loop Pedal

Written by admin on June 24, 2009 – 6:12 pm -

A loop station effect pedal is a great way to practice your improvisation techniques, put together entire songs, do some jamming or perform impressive compositions of live music. The loop pedal I am going to review today is the RC-2 Loop Station by Boss. It does everything that a great loop station should do, and is available at a very reasonable price. The pedal allows you to record, layer and loop samples of your guitar playing. Its other features, such as, tap tempo, auto start and advanced undo/redo make it a really easy piece of gear to use as well. BOSS RC-2 Loop Station One of the main things I liked about this pedal was it’s user friendly interface. Everything that you need is right under your fingertips, and there are no confusing... more


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