What Happens When Six Strings Just Won’t Do

What Happens When Six Strings Just Won’t Do

by | Oct 7, 2024 | Gear

Most guitars have 6 strings, and most guitarists seem to get by quite fine with that many, thank you. But – from the intro to The Eagles’ Hotel California to the iconic guitar part in Pink Floyd’s Wish You Were Here (both featuring 12-string guitars); from the...
Are Practice Pads Just Another Passing Fad?

Are Practice Pads Just Another Passing Fad?

by | Sep 23, 2024 | Gear

Every drummer, new or old, has at some point struggled to choose practicing on a pad over playing on an actual kit. Why would you want to play on a small rubbery pad when you can be jamming out on an entire kit? Besides, it’s not like you picked up a pair of...
Hear, Hear, Hear: Your Ears Need Protection!

Hear, Hear, Hear: Your Ears Need Protection!

by | Sep 9, 2024 | Gear

What’s the key to having a long and healthy musical career? Is it practising every day? Playing as many shows as you can? Putting out music frequently? While all these things are obviously important, it’s easy to sometimes forget the real reason you’re able to perform...
Musicians Are All Ears With The In-Ear Monitors

Musicians Are All Ears With The In-Ear Monitors

by | Sep 2, 2024 | Gear

Ever wondered what the earphone-like devices that musicians wear on stage are? They’re called In-Ear Monitors (IEMs), and are a more specialised variant of a normal pair of earphones that are designed to better suit a musician’s requirements while on stage. The...
Amp It Up! The 4 Types Of Guitar Amplifiers

Amp It Up! The 4 Types Of Guitar Amplifiers

by | Aug 12, 2024 | Gear

If you’ve recently found yourself in possession of a shiny, new electric guitar, your first instinct is probably to get shredding straight away. However, before you can impress all your friends with the solo from Free Bird or your favourite Led Zeppelin riff, they...