A microphone transforms sound waves like those created by a human voice singing or an acoustic guitar into an analog AC signal. In the world of microphones, there are two main categories: dynamic and condenser. So, what’s the difference between dynamic and condenser microphones? A dynamic microphone converts sound into an electrical signal using an … Read more
Guitar amps are a crucial part of any band’s sound. It is the way that you control how your guitar sounds coming out of the speakers. There are many different types of amplifiers and speakers. This article focuses on a topic that combines the two: Combo Amps. So, what is a combo amp? A combo … Read more
Freddie Mercury was the lead singer of the rock band Queen. He died in 1991, but to this date, there are rumors about what microphone he used. But first, why is this even important? Well, if you understand how microphones work, then it’s easy to see that the choice of a microphone for a vocalist … Read more
As a guitarist, I’m not proud to admit that it took me quite a few years to figure out how to use my guitar knobs. The circuitry on a Guitar may be used for many purposes, and understanding what they are is critical to developing your sound. There are generally two functions for the knobs … Read more
Dean guitars have a long history dating back to the late 1970s when they were founded. Since Dean guitars was founded, they have been bought and sold numerous times. Each time the new owners had a different method of implementing and printing the serial numbers on the guitar. Depending on which era the guitar is … Read more
It’s always exciting to get an acoustic guitar and even more exciting when you’re a new player and get your first acoustic guitar. However, beginners will often forget some basic care and maintenance of their new instrument. For those that do remember, one of the most important things to take care of while cleaning and … Read more
A guitar pick is a critical component of playing guitar when not using fingerpicking. Since the guitar pick is such an essential piece of playing guitar, allow me a few minutes to teach you how you should hold the guitar pick and why it makes a difference when playing guitar. How should you hold a … Read more
We all need instrument cables when it comes time to plug in our electric guitars. Instrument cables are an essential part of the guitar setup and something most electric guitar players are familiar with. It’s a lot more fun playing an electric guitar when it’s amplified, and you can hear it. We know the cables … Read more
Understanding how to recognize and use 7ths is a wonderful way to add dimension and texture to a piece of music. Let’s break down how to understand what an A7 is and how it differs from other similar looking chords. An A7 chord is short for A dominant 7. The notes are A C# E … Read more
