There have been some great advances in digital and software modelling of amplifiers and effects in the past few years. There are a number of different options out there in the market, all with varying prices, and options. Some companies also offer hardware like footswitch boards to interface with their …
In the world of high gain modern rock and metal a noise gate/suppressor is essential. Playing with loads of distortion typically results in a lot of excess noise. You need something to remove this hissing and buzzing, and with some styles you want a complete cut that noise gates can …
Tremolo (or vibrato) type bridges are a great invention in the guitar world. They allow you to change pitch dramatically, and enable extreme vibrato. From the traditional Fender Stratocaster type tremolo, to the double-locking Floyd Rose type, they offer guitar players a range of tonal possibilities. They do come with …
I bought a used DiMarzio PAF Pro from a member over at Jemsite last weekend for my Ibanez RG550 20th Ann guitar. It’s a neon green one out of an old JEM7, and it looks great with the black pickguard and Road Flare Red paint. So I installed it without …
Jemsite comparison shopping has really taken off with a bang. There are hundreds of reviews up after only a short time, and best of all they are written by musicians like you, so you can get the real idea of what the gear you are looking at is like. Plus …