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Many guitarists don’t use the tremolo that comes fitted with their instrument. Although the stock design delivers an average result, they don’t always produce the correct tone or sustain while playing. When the maintenance on the tremolo blocks falls by the wayside, a guitar’s tuning can become unreliable. That’s why […]
If you want to separate HDMI audio from video, the fastest way to get the job done is to use a splitter. With this device, you can plug the cable in from the source material to distribute it through the product to the appropriate output. This option works well when […]
When creating electronic music, the two most popular choices to use today are USB and MIDI controllers. This option can be used with an instrument directly, through an audio pickup, or through adapters and converters. If you’re serious about creating the perfect sound, it’s important to know the differences between […]
The harp is a fascinating instrument. It delivers classical music, Celtic tributes, and rock rhythms. Is it any wonder why musicians enjoy hearing what it can do? It’s also an instrument that comes with some challenges. It has over ten times the number of strings of a bass guitar, weighs […]
The Fender Stratocaster is easily one of the best guitars ever made. When you want an electric axe on stage, in the recording studio, or at home to use, the Strat always seems to deliver. It’s difficult to imagine some artists performing without their trademark Fender. Everyone from Buddy Holly […]
You might be looking for your first Stratocaster guitar. It might be time to start breathing new life into your favorite instrument. Whatever the case might be, your guitar needs to produce a killer tone. That’s why your pickup configuration needs to be part of the overall conversation. Strats have […]
Modern audio systems for vehicles have become quite complex in recent years. What was once a simple analog installation has turned into an extensive industry with multiple options to review. Almost every modern audio system has something in common with all the others out there. A power amp is necessary […]
When you hear talking instruments on a recording, the terms “talk box” and “vocoder” are often used interchangeably. Are these devices the same thing, or are there differences between the two that are important to consider as a composer? This guide takes you through the differences between a talk box […]
Growing up in the Midwest, my family always felt like it was essential to support local businesses. It’s also traditional to start learning an instrument around the fourth or fifth grade where we lived. I vividly remember my music teacher administering a musical IQ test. We got to choose the […]
Ernie Ball first introduced the StingRay bass in 1976. It quickly rose to fame, becoming one of the most iconic instruments of its type in history. The StingRay became the first four-string production bass to feature on-board active equalization. It would become the flagship of the Music Man lineup. Today’s […]
