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Chops VS Vibe in Guitar Magic

Chops VS Vibe in Guitar Magic - In the past 40 something years, I hate to say it but I have seen a lot. A lot of great GREAT guitar players, I am almost embaressed to say I grew up in a town 1 mile by 1 mile and two of the most famous greatest [...]

It's JUST a Volume Pedal !

It's JUST a Volume Pedal ! - Yeah it is just that big pedal that you leave in the corner, how useful is it ? I mean it is cool to do swells with a ton of echo in the loop, you hit a note and slowly rock it down bringing up level and you [...]

What Order Do My Guitar Pedals Go In ?

What Order Do My Guitar Pedals Go In ? - I will give you a firmer answer in a bit but honestly you can put them in any order you want. No harm will come to them, and maybe something wonderful could happen? You could find a new sound or tone by doing something weird ! [...]

The Act Of Guitar Tone

What is this thing we call tone ? You know the crazy thing is you ask 10 guitar guys and you will get 10 different answers, and what they will tell you is "What is Tone" TO THEM ! That's right to them, it's not definative it's just what they hear and what moves them, [...]

Pedrone Penta-5witch Guitar Pedal Switcher Thingy

Pedrone Penta-5witch Guitar Pedal Switcher Thingy - This box looks like a basic loop box of 5 loops that can be turned on and off via the footswitch. That's the impression I got, but then I saw this little push switchs hmmm? Ohhh it's programmable ! You want compressor - overdrive- delay on switch 1 VERY [...]

TC Electronic PolyTune 2

Unless you've been living under a rock for the past few years, you'll know this. With PolyTune, you simply strum all strings on your guitar or bass at once and it will immediately tell you which strings need tuning! It really is as simple as strum - tune - rock! This way, you spend minimum time tuning [...]

Suhr Korina Quilt #7 of 40

Ahhh the Suhr Korina Quilt: one of our favorites around here. Limited edition, perfect build and construction, and the tone and playability to back it all up. Take a gander at our photos and notice the mother of pearl inlays, the hand crafted Pau Ferro knobs, and much more. Get yours today! https://musictoyz.com/suhr-modern-korina-quilt-7-of-40/

Fulltone Supa Trem 2 and Mini Deja Vibe 3

Fulltone has done it again with 2 incredible pedals. The Mini Deja Vibe 3 now saves you a TON of real estate and has a handy heel switch to toggle your vibe on and off. The Supa Trem 2 gives you all the tasty goodness of the precious version, but now comes in STEREO! As [...]

Creative or Technical Playing ?

Creative or Technical ? - What is more important to be technical or to be creative in your playing ? I once had a teacher BT who said the more knowledge the more power to be creative ? But then I listed to Freddy King and think well dam that about says it all !?!?!? [...]

Tip of the Day for Players !

Tip of the day, a guitar teacher once taught me, if you want to work on your phrasing listen to Charlie Parker all day for 6 months. I said I can't play like Charlie Parker he said no no no...I said listen. The tracks might sound old to you young bucks but Bird fit notes [...]