Ernie Ball Hybrid Electric Guitar Strings Review

Written by admin on December 1, 2011 – 3:41 pm -

I recently switched out the Ernie Ball 10′s I had on my Gibson SG with a new set of Ernie Ball Hybrid Slinky Electric strings, and after a few weeks of playing them, I don’t think I’ll ever put anything else on my electric guitars again. I’ve always been an Ernie Ball player, and although I loved the thick sound the 10′s provided, I always struggled with nailing bends on the high end strings. I could hit them, but it never felt as effortless as it should have been. For decades, players have remedied this problem by combining two sets of strings, using a set of 10 gauges for the low E, A and D strings, and using 9′s for the G,B and high E strings. In the 70′s Jimmy Page even went as far as putting on... more


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Sanyo Pedal Juice Review

Written by admin on October 13, 2010 – 8:51 pm -

I was recently sent a Sanyo Pedal Juice to review, and after using it for a while, it’s definitely become a new part of my setup. If this is the first you’re hearing about this product, it is a portable power supply that can be used to power anything from distortion pedals to keyboards. It comes with two 9V outputs, and can last up to around 50 hours before it needs charged again. In my experience the Pedal Juice does a great job at holding its charge. I’ve only had to charge it once or twice after a few weeks of moderate playing. It is also very easy to use. It has a single on/off button which eliminates the need to unplug your pedals, and a 3 way LED that displays the current status of the charge. Although I haven’t... 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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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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Danelectro Overdrive Pedal Review

Written by admin on June 15, 2009 – 1:45 pm -

In this review, I’m going to be checking out the Danelectro Cool Cat Series CTO-1 Transparent Overdrive pedal for the guitar. This is a really great pedal and it performs like a pedal 3 times its price (You can find it new on EBay for around 20-30 bucks). The CTO-1 has a pretty solid construction. It has a metal casing, and also metal jacks. It felt sturdy when I played it, and the foot switch seemed very responsive. It has control knobs for volume, treble/bass and gain. A nice feature of these knobs is that they are out of the way when playing, because they are located on the top of the pedal, as opposed to the front. This pedal does a great job at delivering classic, warm over driven tones, without sacrificing any of the natural tones... more


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Blackstar HT-DRIVE Guitar Effects Pedal

Written by admin on May 26, 2009 – 3:38 pm -

In this distortion pedal review, I am going to be taking a look at the Blackstar HT Series HT-DRIVE pedal. This pedal is definitely one of the warmest sounding tube overdrive pedals that I have ever played. If you love the sound of an overdriven guitar, then this is the perfect pedal for you. It’s genuine tube design offers tones ranging from a warm boost, to a really nice rocking crunch sound. The HT-Drive’s A-Class tone control ensures that your playing never appears dull, or diminished by the pedal. Tube Power: The HT-Drive boasts pure tube overdrive power. It’s high voltage design allows for true playing dynamics and feel. The pedal has two cascaded triode stages that allow it to achieve its wide range of overdrive tones. ... more


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Fulltone Fulldrive 2 Mosfet Overdrive Pedal Review

Written by admin on April 3, 2009 – 2:01 pm -

In this effects pedal review, I am going to be taking a look at the Fulltone Fulldrive 2 Mosfet overdrive pedal for the guitar, which is really one of the best pedals available these days.  This is the most recent Fulldrive dual stage overdrive pedal from Fulltone. It has some great features, and produces some truly amazing tones. The  settings on this pedal allow you to really shape your sound. It provides a great Transparent tone, while also providing plenty of Boost and Overdrive. The Fulltone also has a separate Boost channel, which makes it like having two pedals in one . Specs for the Fulltone Fulldrive 2 Mosfet Overdrive Pedal The Basics: The Fulltone offers clean boost, and Overdrive. It has two channels, the Overdrive Mode and... more


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Electro Harmonix Big Muff Pi Russian

Written by admin on March 16, 2009 – 7:36 pm -

So I came upon this demo for the Electro Harmonix Big Muff Pi Russian, and felt that I had to share it with everyone. This pedal sounds pretty sick. I love the distortion tones that it creates. It just sounds, awesome. It seems like the Big Muff Pi (US) is more about Fuzz tone when compared against this one. Well, I’ll let the video speak for itself… If you like what you hear, you can check out these pedals for sale here: VN:F [1.9.3_1094]please wait...Rating: 0.0/5 (0 votes cast) Read More →


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BOSS DS-1 Distortion Pedal Review

Written by admin on March 16, 2009 – 5:43 pm -

The Boss DS-1 is a great overall Distortion Pedal that offers some great tones, at an affordable price. This pedal usually ranges from $40-50, and sounds like it is worth a lot more. The DS-1 is a pretty standard Distortion Pedal, and can be used in a variety of playing styles. It really excels when used to play  rock tunes and punk songs though. If you’re looking for a heavy metal distortion, this pedal would not be my first choice. For that I would recommend the Boss MT-2. Like all Boss pedals, the DS-1 is built to last. It has a sturdy steel casing, and will withstand a lifetime of use. The pedal has controls for Tone, Level and Distortion so you’ll be able to dial in that perfect sound. Find great deals on the Boss DS-1 Distortion... more


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