Any guitarist who has paid much attention to the reviews and manufacturer write-ups of tube-based guitar amps in recent years, and so-called “boutique” amps in particular, will have encountered the term “poin
"I know some old school guys are like, ‘Plug the guitar straight into the amp, and if you can’t get it done with that, you’re not a real musician,’ or whatever," he adds. "That’s horse shit. That’s just boomer shit. I’m not into that at all." Read the full intervie...
Sometimes guitar cabs can be as expensive as amps! It’s discouraging for someone who wants to trade their combo for something with a bit more “oomph,” or anyone who wants to collect heads and try out different sounds. The good news is there are plenty of affordable options out there s...
Adrian Smith’s relaxed and nonchalant manner in complete contrast to Janick Ger’s wild flailing, both of his fingers up and down the fretboard and of his guitar. How he hadn’t lost several into the crowd I’ll never know. Steve Harris, one foot up on the monitors, machine gunning...