The amp's job is to take the guitar's signal and make it audible by boosting it enough to drive a speaker. The fascinating thing about an electric guitar amp is that the amp is actually a part of the instrument. The role of an electric guitar amp is completely different from the ampli...
We have to start somewhere, so we may as well start with the fundamentals – the organic way sound is made. Since there are a lot of factors involved in the amplification part of an acoustic electric guitar, we’ll cover the basic idea of how sound works here and then cover the electr...
I was cruising the interwebs when I stumbled upon this amazing, exactly one-hour-longdocumentaryabout one of the great modern acoustic guitar luthiers, Michael Greenfield. Whether you consider making a guitar or not, this documentary is a great way to spend an hour: I found it riveting and...
We always let the initial transients go through and add a touch of compression at the tail of the signal to make it more consistent. Because this is a nice acoustic and dynamic instrument, we always want to sound more natural in comparison to electric guitar or any other instrument. That’...
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The guitar is one of the most popular instruments in the world. From the earthy tones of fingerpicked acoustic to the blistering roar of an overdriven stack, it’s among the most varied in sound as well. So how can you access all the guitar has to offer without developing the skills you...
This is the Yamaha Corporation [Musical Instrument Guide] website. This article contains information about the Electri guitar [How the Electric Guitar is Made:Even electric guitars are made from wood!]
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Reproducing the sound of an acoustic guitar presents a different set of challenges to that of an electric guitar. When we look at recording electric guitars, the focus is on capturing great tone from your amplifier. With acoustic guitars, the focus is switched more directly to the instrument it...
Guitarists play the acoustic, electric, and classical guitar, in the studio context and/or during live performances. What Does a Guitarist Do? Here are some of the main responsibilities of a career guitarist: Practice regularly to keep their skills sharp (even learning how to play in multiple...