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Guides
Get advice on a wide range of topics from choosing your first guitar to recording your own songs
What is True Bypass and Buffers in Guitar Pedals
Find out how True Bypass works and how pedals can affect your tone even when set to OFF
Best Guitar Pedals in 2018
There have been some amazing pedals come out this year. Here are some of my picks for the best guitar pedals in 2018.
Best Uni-Vibe Pedals: The Ultimate Guide to Univibe
Uni-vibe is a modulation effect that can completely change the feel and atmosphere of your playing. Find out what the best options are for a Uni-Vibe pedal and how to use one in this guide.
Guitar Pedals Used by Kurt Cobain Explained
Find out what guitar pedals Kurt Cobain used in Nirvana. I go through each pedal to help you decide whether you want to get that pedal, or if an alternative pedal suits you better.
Songs Using A Chorus Pedal
Looking for ways to use a chorus pedal that doesn’t give you that cheesy 80s sound? Check out these songs that make great use of a chorus pedal for ideas.
What Guitar Pedals Should I Get First?
If you’re interested in adding some pedals to your rig, you might wonder what pedals you should get first. Find out what pedals most guitarists consider essential and why you might want them in your rig.
Best Chorus Pedals: Ultimate Guide to Chorus
A simple chorus pedal can do wonders to your clean tone, add some color to your solos, or give you something new to experiment with. Check out these top chorus pedals to find one that suits your needs.
Guitar Gear That Has Stood The Test of Time
A lot of guitar pedals and gear is popular due to hype or nostalgia. Some gear is so good that it stays popular for decades. Check out this short list of quality guitar gear that will likely continue to be popular in the future.
FAQ: Getting Rid of Guitar Hum, Buzz and Noise Issues
Nothing ruins a good tone faster than humming, buzzing or noise. In this FAQ let’s look at why you might get some hum or noise in your signal and how to deal with it properly.
4 Guitar Pedals For Creativity and Inspiration
If you need a creativity or inspiration boost to your guitar playing, these pedals will do the job. Adding a new guitar pedal to your rig can help you create new riffs, licks or ideas for songs.
Guitarist Interview: Bobby Kittleberger from Guitar Chalk
Finding out how other guitarists think about tone and gear can give you ideas for your own playing. See how Bobby from Guitar Chalk thinks about his gear in this interview
The Ultimate Guide to Buying the Perfect Gift for a Guitar Player
Need to buy a gift for a guitar player and don’t know what to get? Find out the type of gifts to avoid and what they will really appreciate.
Seven String Guitar Songs Worth Learning (with TAB)
Check out these great examples (including TAB) of songs that make use of 7 string guitars. See how different guitarists make use of the seven string’s extended range and try some riffs out for yourself.