Usually when a person is inquiring about guitar lessons there is a lot of attention paid to the teacher. Finding the right teacher is obviously a really important element of learning guitar. A lesser discussed topic is the student. Learning guitar from a skilled instructor isn’t exactly like buying a box of pre-packaged cookies. If […]

Analog Man CompROSSor pedal with Ryck Mod Demo
Check our this video I did recently where I explored the Analog Man CompROSSor pedal with the optional Ryck toggle. The Ryck toggle gives you three options for how much treble is allowed to pass through the signal. A lot of do,pressers dull your high end which can ruin the jangly tone with Rickenbacker guitars. […]

Learn to Guitar Solo by Not Soloing
It may seem strange to say, but one of the best ways to learn the nuances of soloing is by… not soloing. Say what? I’m sure that’ll make a lot of guitarists indignant. How could I possibly suggest that the best way to shine and step out front is to step back?!?! Well, that’s exactly […]

FSC 59’s Strat Pickups
I’ve recently started a new website dedicated to guitar tone called Anatomy of Guitar Tone . I’ve moved the blog on FSC ‘59 Strat Pickups to the new site and have updated more pictures and audio files. Please drop by and check it out and other articles on the many aspects of guitar tone.

Effectrode Mercury Tube Fuzz
I’ve recently started a new website dedicated to guitar tone called Anatomy of Guitar Tone . I’ve moved the blog on the Effectrode Mercury Tube Fuzz to the new site and have updated more pictures and audio files. Please drop by and check it out and other articles on the many aspects of guitar tone.

Benson Amps Factory Tour
When I’m on tour I sometimes get to do fun things, like visit guitar, amp, or pedal builders. On a recent day off in Portland, Oregon during an Amy Helm tour,, I dropped by Benson Amps to check out their products and construction process. I was greeted at the door by none other than Chris […]

The Rat
Blog Moved I’ve recently started a new website dedicated to guitar tone called Anatomy of Guitar Tone . I’ve moved the blog on the Rat to the new site and have updated more pictures and audio files. Please drop by and check it out and other articles on the many aspects of guitar tone.

Disaster Area Designs Solderless Cables
Blog Moved I’ve recently started a new website dedicated to guitar tone called Anatomy of Guitar Tone . I’ve moved this blog on Disaster Area Cables to the new site and have updated more pictures and audio files. Please drop by and check it out and other articles on the many aspects of guitar tone.

Analog Man Beano Boost Treble Booster
Blog Moved I’ve recently started a new website dedicated to guitar tone called Anatomy of Guitar Tone . I’ve moved this blog on the Analog Man Beano Boost to the new site and have updated more pictures and audio files. Please drop by and check it out and other articles on the many aspects of guitar […]

FSC Guitars
Blog Moved I’ve recently started a new website dedicated to guitar tone called Anatomy of Guitar Tone . I’ve moved this blog on FSC Guitars to the new site and have updated more pictures and audio files. Please drop by and check it out and other articles on the many aspects of guitar tone.