If your amp has a series effects loop, the JHS Pedals Little Black Amp Box takes care of the job while being able to fit into the palm of your hand. Simply run it through your amp’s effects loop and control the amount of signal you send to your amplifier’s power section. All the roaring […]
Whether amateur or pro, guitarists live for the ultimate sound. Guitar Amps and Effects For Dummies by Dave Hunter provides the information and instruction you need to discover that sound and make it your own. Written in the characteristically easy-to-read Dummies style, this book is ideal for beginners and experienced musicians alike, and can help […]
Different amps do different things and have different jobs. In this video (the first of 4 parts) amplification technical expert, Scott O’Hara explains various aspects of amplification. Learn a thing or two about high gain versus low gain, distorted tone, clean tone and related insights.
Although rock ‘n roll is America’s all-time leading cultural export, half of the classic rock sound – hard-hitting, skintight, audacious, and vibrant – was born across the pond. British Amp Invasion by Dave Hunter charts the 40-plus year confluence of British industrial ingenuity and popular culture that grew a minor “also-ran” offshore industry into a […]
Almost all of the classic tube sounds of the last few decades have been a product of the synergy between a high-quality amp head and a dedicated speaker cabinet designed to complement the unique sonic characteristics of the amp. Yamaha’s THR100H Dual amp head and its THRC212 cabinet are a prime example. THR100H Dual […]
Part of the “glamour” of being a musician is when you have to move and carry your equipment around. Dr… amplifiers, cases of gear, instruments, lighting, merch, whatever you do. Kertz offers a few tips in this video on how to lift and move your equipment safely.
The Fishman Loudbox Mini delivers the tonal quality that has made the Fishman a standout name for great acoustic sound. The Mini packs 60 watts of clean acoustic power and has two channels featuring Fishman’s preamp and tone control designs. The Mini also features digital reverb and chorus for the instrument channel and reverb for […]
Understanding Tube Amplifiers and Getting Great Sounds The Guitar Amp Handbook: Understanding Tube Amplifiers and Getting Great Sounds, Updated Edition, by Dave Hunter, brings fresh information to the table to help guitarists understand everything about what makes their amps tick and how to use them to sound better than ever. It builds on the popular […]
Blackstar Amps amPlug2 FLY Bass is specifically designed for low frequencies and offers a wide range of response. There are three distinct channels built-in: Classic, Modern and Overdrive. The Classic channel offers valve-inspired tone with mid-range growl. The Modern channel offers a fat bottom-end with a mid-scoop and extended treble. The Overdrive channel offers smooth, […]
A list of Amps and speakers that Making Music feels should be highlighted from the 2015 Nashville Summer NAMM show for their particular excellence.