When you start talking about subwoofers, it’s not just the size that matters. How the speaker creates sound in your room ensures that you can enjoy the motion of its audio ocean. Although a subwoofer often looks to be nothing more than a big cabinet that delivers a massive driver, […]
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How to Get More Sustain on an Acoustic Guitar
Acoustic guitars don’t have the same sustain qualities as their electric counterparts because of the instrument’s design. Whether you pick or use your fingers to strum, string thickness and the strength of the musician’s attack play a direct role in creating note length. When you don’t strike a note or […]
How Do I Reduce the Sustain on My Electric Guitar?
Sustain is a misleading term. It’s a simple word that we used to describe the complex ideas of musical theory when building a guitar. When an electric guitar has sustain, it can hold a note with audible resonation for an extended time. Imagine that you take a deep breath and […]
Can You Put an Amplifier on Top of a Speaker?
Think about the last time you went to a concert or a show that stood out. For me, I went to see a band called Plankeye back in my early adult years. That group could grind out a sound that was a mix of Seattle grunge and heavy metal that […]
How Long Is Good Sustain on a Guitar?
Are you having trouble achieving a good sustain on a guitar? Do you need some ideas to help you fix that situation? This guide will take you through what it takes to improve guitar sustain. How Long Is Good Sustain on a Guitar? Every guitar provides a different sustain, which […]
Can You Put Things on Top of a Subwoofer?
Subwoofers deliver the lower frequencies, typically between 20 to 200 Hz, that a surround sound or two-channel setup can’t produce alone. Those low frequencies come from various instruments, including the bass guitar and the kick drum. Using subs with a home theater system can bring out the film’s sound effects, […]
Has Buddy Holly’s 1954 Fender Stratocaster Been Found?
Charles “Buddy” Holly was a rising singer and songwriter who was taking the United States by storm in the 1950s. Born in Lubbock, TX, during the Great Depression, he learned how to sing and play the guitar with his siblings. The unique style that Buddy Holly brought to music still […]
Do Amplifiers Lose Power Over Time?
Amplifiers create sound because electricity runs through the equipment to power the speakers. That energy impacts the materials included in the unit’s design, generating wear and tear that eventually causes the amp to wear out. Some amplifiers need more attention than others to stay in good repair. Vacuum tubes often […]
Line 6 Helix vs. Helix LT vs. HX Multi-Effects and HT Stomp
The Helix changed everything for those who wanted to use a digital amp modeler with a simplified interface. It’s got upgraded hardware to make it a valuable addition for musicians on the road, while the sound quality is suitable for recording studios, home sessions, and intimate gigs. The Helix is […]
Axe – Fx III Mark II
Fractal Audio Systems came into existence in 2006 with the Axe – Fx series of preamp and effect processors release. Ever since the electric guitar became a presence in the music industry, guitarists experimented with creating new sounds from the stock options available from the instrument. That process led to […]