"The least amount of sounds we could use, the better... I just thought everything was so heavy at the time, so I was like, 'Oh, you know what? I'm gonna completely do the opposite.'" An emphasis on loose and fluid grooves, often ornamented with unexpected samples, is another ...
In the 1950s and 1960s, rock stars secured Gibson and Paul's designs, as well as Fender's famous Stratocaster, a permanent place in American culture. Since then, every generation has found a surprising new way of making the instrument sing. By all accounts, its potential is limitless. For...
Fender Stratocaster connected directly to an oscilloscope. Each 'wave' on the oscilloscope is caused by one string vibration. The highest voltage (peak of wave) is created by the fastest string speed when it's moving directly over the pickup. The zero voltage point (center of graph) is ...
Stratocaster single coil sets:Between $125 and $225 Tips for Making Pickups Sound Better Whether you've added a new set of pickups to your guitar or you're just trying to improve the tone of your existing configuration, this section covers how to get the most out of the pickups in your ...
Is weight an issue? Usually not in smaller amps and top+cabinet configurations. If we want lots of punch we could install heavy ceramic speakers and still be able to carry the amp and cabinet to most gigs. Are you planning to mix different speakers for a more complex tone and have more...
1989: A heavy upset Heinrich Klaffs // Wikimedia Commons 1989: A heavy upset The Recording Academy in 1989 announced that a new category would be awarded on Grammys night:Best Hard Rock/Heavy Metal Performance. Artists like Iggy Pop, AC/DC, Metallica, and Jane’s Addiction were nominated,...
There are many different styles of bridges and each style has its own unique way to adjust the saddle pieces. Here is a list of the bridges that I will show you how to adjust: Fender Stratocaster/ Telecaster Gibson Les Paul/ Tune-o-matic ...
The Recording Academy in 1989 announced that a new category would be awarded on Grammys night:Best Hard Rock/Heavy Metal Performance. Artists like Iggy Pop, AC/DC, Metallica, and Jane’s Addiction were nominated, but the winner, Jethro Tull, was a complete surprise. When Alice Cooper announce...
The Recording Academy in 1989 announced that a new category would be awarded on Grammys night:Best Hard Rock/Heavy Metal Performance. Artists like Iggy Pop, AC/DC, Metallica, and Jane’s Addiction were nominated, but the winner, Jethro Tull, was a complete surprise. When Alice Cooper announce...
Since the dawn of mankind, humans have been searching for shortcuts. The quickest way to the top has always been an elusive path to discover, but I’m here to light the way–at least as far as guitar is concerned.