LOKNOB: So you set your board up, and run through at sound check. Everything sounds great, and you know that when it comes to your solo in that certain track,
Author: steveaudio
In Praise of TunersIn Praise of Tuners
I declare myself of a certain age, whereby I can remember the days, pre-internet, when gigs were plentiful, and rock music abounded from most hostelries on a Friday and Saturday
It’s that time of year again!! (XMAS GIFTS FOR THE GUITARIST IN YOUR LIFE..)It’s that time of year again!! (XMAS GIFTS FOR THE GUITARIST IN YOUR LIFE..)
Ho Ho Ho! And a bottle of Rum! It’s a Santa Pirate! If this is the extent of your cracker jokes on the big day, then let us suggest a
The Dark Art of Pedal Chaining:The Dark Art of Pedal Chaining:
So, you’ve accumulated a bunch of pedals and now’s the time to set them all up and unleash Sonic mayhem… but in what order do they go? Well, the truth
In Praise of the Mini: Valeton EP1 Mini volume / Wah pedalIn Praise of the Mini: Valeton EP1 Mini volume / Wah pedal
One of my contenders for the Best value pedal of this year, is the Valeton EP1. Small enough to not cause any Real estate problems on your board, but
The Wampler ‘Ethereal’ and other CathedralsThe Wampler ‘Ethereal’ and other Cathedrals
Every so often, an idea comes by, which makes you question why someone hasn’t done it before, or at the very least , done it well. For most styles of
Fuzzy, Overdriven Distortion! The best of all worlds…….?Fuzzy, Overdriven Distortion! The best of all worlds…….?
One of the really good bits about working here at Scan Towers, is the chance to test the cool new pedals that arrive here daily, but just the other day
Transparency…. Loudbox from FishmanTransparency…. Loudbox from Fishman
Fishman Loudbox: One of the questions I’m constantly asked, is which acoustic guitar amplifier do I recommend… So here’s some thoughts on the matter…. It obviously depends on the sound
Thomas Blug Signature Pedals by XViveThomas Blug Signature Pedals by XVive
For those of you unfamiliar with the Xvive range of pedals, I’ve waxed lyrical about them before, but essentially these are USA designed, Chinese made ‘Micro’ pedals that sound very,
Bluguitar AMP1 Nanotube 100 Guitar AmpBluguitar AMP1 Nanotube 100 Guitar Amp
Bluguitar AMP1 Nanotube 100 Guitar Amp Ok, I have to confess a bias here before I start. Thomas Blug is a German guitarist, who has for the last couple of