A question I hear a lot. Do I need to have my Valve amplifier biased? So What is Bias. Well to put it simply the bias of a Valve amp is set by adjusting the grid voltages to set the idle current of the...
If you are in the market for a Gibson, but want to stand out from the Les Pauls, then why not consider an Explorer? The body shape tends to produce a 'love it or loathe it' reaction from many guitarists, but...
Soundware Beginners Guide to......Cables, Leads and Connections.What's the difference between balanced and unbalanced cable? Types of Cable:UnbalancedBalancedShielded Types of...
XLR connectors These are the industry standard microphone connectors, robust and relatively simple to install. There are a number of ways in which they can be wired. (i) BALANCED operation Pin 1 connects to...
Epiphone Zakk Wylde Les Paul There is a sizeable pool of Gibson devotees everywhere (regardless if they own one) who look up to the Epiphone copies simply because the latter brand name was commissioned to...
Cables, Leads and Connections A simple guide explaining the basics of the many cables, leads and connections available for the audio market and a few tips on choosing the best option for your needs. ...
Buying bass drum pedals.These days, there are so many pedals on the market, all doing different things, that it’s difficult to know what to choose. There are a few crucial criteria to look for, whether you’re...
Single or twin ply heads?What difference do they make? Will one type of head be more suitable for what I want? Well this guide is intended to give some clues. The information contained within is intended to be...
Vintage Guitar Valve Amps Over the years and due probably to some kind of cognitive disorder I have bought, sold, owned, swapped and broken many old valve guitar and bass amplifiers. I am not qualified in any...
Can’t quite find the thunderous bass drum sound you’re looking for? Are you fed up with constantly struggling to tame the booming beast that blows up PA systems across the land? Have you run out of pillows and...