Digital Delay Blind Comparison: Ibanez DE7 vs. Akai Headrush

This is a blind comparison of the Ibanez DE7 with the Akai Headrush.

Solution: Continue reading “Digital Delay Blind Comparison: Ibanez DE7 vs. Akai Headrush”

Ross Compressor Reissue

Ross CompressorThe legendary, grey Ross Compressor is quite popular at the moment, although probably only few have ever used it.

Initially, Ross effects were pretty unfamiliar.
But as Trey Anastasio (Phish) once discovered the Ross Compressor for himself, it became popular. Continue reading “Ross Compressor Reissue”

Why do IC-based overdrive pedals always sound harsh?

Ask the DudeIf you are looking for an overdrive pedal that is able to emulate a slightly overdriven amplifier, you ought to choose a stompbox without IC chips. Continue reading “Why do IC-based overdrive pedals always sound harsh?”

Fulltone Tube Tape Echo vs. Strymon El Capistan + Kingsley Page V2

This is a comparison of the Fulltone Tube Tape Echo with a tape echo emulation (Strymon El Capistan) in combination with a tube preamp (Kingsley Page V2).

gear: Fender Telecaster, Fender Champ, Celestion G12M Greenback, Shure SM57, Cubase.

Ask the Dude: How to create the sound of the legendary Fulltone Tube Tape Echo

Ask the DudeThe Strymon El Capistan is one of the best digital tape echo emulations.
Nevertheless, some miss the warm character of an analog device and consider that the sound of the Strymon El Capistan is somehow sterile. Continue reading “Ask the Dude: How to create the sound of the legendary Fulltone Tube Tape Echo”

Source Audio Nemesis vs. Maxon AD-900 Analog Delay

This is a comparison of the Source Audio Nemesis with the Maxon AD-900 Analog Delay.

gear: Fender Telecaster, Fender Champ, Celestion G12M Greenback, Shure SM57, Cubase.

Analog Pitch Shifter: Do I really need the Chase Bliss Audio Thermae or is there any other option?

Ask the DudeRecently, Chase Bliss Audio debuted the Thermae, an analog pitch shifting pedal.
This pedal is based on a delay. To every cunning guitarist, this fact poses the question, if it might be possible to create this kind of sounds with a normal delay pedal, too. Continue reading “Analog Pitch Shifter: Do I really need the Chase Bliss Audio Thermae or is there any other option?”

Chase Bliss Audio Analog Delay Pitch Shifting

This is a Video about how to create analog pitch shifting by using an analog delay (Chase Bliss Audio Tonal Recall RKM) in combination with an analog expression/cv sequencer pedal (Electro Harmonix 8 Step).

gear: Fender Telecaster, Fender Champ, Celestion G12M Greenback, Shure SM57, Cubase.

Tips & Tricks: Songwriting Pedalboard

Tips & tricksFor sonwriting it is extremely important to have a good working pedalboard with inspiring sounds.
Today I would like to introduce some ideas that might worth it to be taken into consideration if you are willing to create such a songwriting pedalboard. Continue reading “Tips & Tricks: Songwriting Pedalboard”

Jazzmaster Pickups – Vintage correct or Classic Player?

Fender JazzmasterJazzmaster Pickups -vintage correct or Classic Player?
In 1958 Fender debuted the Jazzmaster guitar which has since been reissued numerous times.
Mainly the grunge music of the 90s made the Jazzmaster guitars and other “offset” like the Jaguar and the Mustang pretty popular. Continue reading “Jazzmaster Pickups – Vintage correct or Classic Player?”

Kingsley Page V2 featuring Electro Harmonix Deluxe Memory Man

This is a demo how to use the Kingsley Page V2 with the Electro Harmonix Deluxe Memory Man.

gear: Fender Jazzmaster (classic player), Kingsley Page V2, EHX Deluxe Memory Man, Fender Champ, Celestion G12M Greenback, Shure SM57, Cubase.

Electro Harmonix Deluxe Memory Man vs. Ibanez DE-7

This is a comparison of the Ibanez DE-7 with the Electro Harmonix Deluxe Memory Man.

gear: Fender Telecaster, Fender Tweed Champ, Celestion G12M, Shure SM57, Cubase.

Guitar tone wood

Fender JaguarMaple or rosewood fingerboard?
Mahogany, alder or ash body?
What are the tonal differences and how much do different types of wood really influence the whole sound of a guitar? Continue reading “Guitar tone wood”