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Delay and echo effects repeat the guitar’s signal based on different time settings to create “slap-back” and other delay and echo effects. Delay effects use analog (tape), solid-state, and digital circuitry. Tape echo started being experimented with by using a copy of the same recording and splicing the two together at different times, or by […]

Using the standby switch helps maintain the life of your tubes and amp. Turn on the power switch and leave the standby switch at the standby position. Wait about 30 seconds or longer before switching on the standby switch to the on position. Some tube amps have a single switch: off, standby, and on. If […]

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The G major arpeggio uses 3 notes from the G major scale. The first note G, the third note B, and the fifth note D. These same 3 notes create the G major chord or triad when played in unison. The red dots of the diagram represent the root notes. These diagrams break the G […]

For many guitarists the sound and tone of their guitar amp and set up can be a life long journey. Finding the best sound or tone is an on going process and depends a lot on the type of music you want to play. Finding the right guitar amp is the first step to finding […]

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These exercises use a lot of alternate picking – alternating the direction the strings are picked. This picking technique helps you play notes faster and more smoothly. Here is a key for the letters shown above and below each Guitar Warm Up tab. Picking Direction: (shown under each tab)U = Upstroke D = Downstroke Fingers: […]

Types of Guitar Amps A Guitar Amp Guide for Beginners. Learn about the differences between Tube Amps, Solid State Amps, Modeling Amps and more. How to Get the Best Tone from Your Guitar Amp For many guitarists the sound and tone of their guitar amp and set up can be a life-long journey. Finding the […]

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There’s a huge variety of guitar amps to pick from; classic amps with famous tones, to the effects equipped modeling amps with a wide variety of sounds. Types of Guitar Amps A Guitar Amp Guide for Beginners. Learn about the differences between Tube Amplifiers and Solid State Amplifiers for guitar. Buying a Guitar Amp A […]

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