Category: Guitars

From Rabea, one of the few guitar ‘tubers that I actually like and appreciate. And we all know “Dan”. Oh, yeah…I sold or gave away all of my modelers except for the Quad Cortex. It’s a beautiful beast.

I have owned pretty much every modeler since Roland and Line6 in the ’90s. My daily driver is a Quad Cortex today. I have recently become a fan of Rob Chapman, “again” after a few years of not being one. I like the new him. This is from his YouTube channel.

Digital amp modellers have come a long way, so why can they still feel different from a valve amp in the room? Here are my brutal truths about guitar amp modelling, from cabinet impulse responses and microphone placement to latency, live rigs and finding a tone that works in a band.

I look back at early gear including the Roland GP-100, explain why I enjoy a digital preamp through a real guitar amp, and discuss the practical benefits of taking a modeller on tour. Plus, why thousands of presets can hold you back and why a great bedroom tone might not work at a gig.

I have loved the Classic Vibe series of Squier guitars for years. This video is certainly going to ruffle some feathers. I am not a Custom Shop customer. I own a US made black guard Tele and it is a keeper for sure, but the Classic Vibe is VERY close in quality.

There is so much bullshit being shared out there. KDH nails it in this video. Truth is so fucking rare these days.

I didn’t care for him, and never owned a Chapman guitar, but…I really like this video, and him as well. Hey, people can change.

Holy shit, this is amazing. I wanted a US made strat, just because, and Guitar Center had this one for sale used. This is from Fender,

The Fender® American Vintage II series presents a remarkably accurate take on the revolutionary designs that altered the course of musical history. Built with period-accurate bodies, necks and hardware, premium finishes and meticulously voiced, year-specific pickups, each instrument captures the essence of authentic Fender craftsmanship and tone.

Just because it is so fucking awesome.

Christopher Parkening was a student, and a TOTAL badass.

Fender, hmmmm…I have no idea where they think this is going to get them. I own Fender, Gibson, and PRS (among a lot of others). C’mon Fender, you gave up on that shape argument years ago, let it rest.