Mess Up Your Guitar Sound with this Lo-Fi Project

Posted on November 5, 2020November 5, 2020 by craiganderton

Sometimes a trashier guitar sound is a better sound—and dulling the highs can make happier-sounding distortion. Here’s how to make your own lo-fi converter.... Read More

How to Check Input Impedance

Posted on October 17, 2020October 17, 2020 by craiganderton

Improve your guitar or bass’s output and tone by making sure it’s feeding the correct input impedance—which you can find out with this simple test setup.... Read More

Let’s Bust Some Preamp Myths

Posted on August 27, 2019December 10, 2019 by craiganderton

Preamps—like mics, speakers, and music business lawyers—are shrouded in mystery. But don’t believe everything you read, and let’s bust some myths.... Read More

How True Bypass for Guitar Effects Works

Posted on August 11, 2019March 9, 2020 by craiganderton

Is true bypass a good idea, or not? Some say it’s a cure-all, some say it’s a total scam. Let's delve into how true bypass works—and find out the truth.... Read More

Guitar Cord Basics

Posted on August 7, 2019March 25, 2020 by craiganderton

Although some ridicule the idea that guitarists can hear differences in cables (isn’t wire just wire?), guitar cords can definitely impact your sound.... Read More

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