Six String Sensei Guitar Resource Since 2005
Six String Sensei has been a guitar resource since 2005. That’s right. I started this project back in the days of Myspace and before Facebook or YouTube had proper foothold on the internet. I initially used this site as a tool for my own progression as a guitarist. Remember, this was back when there wasn’t that much guitar information on the web. The site has remained a passion project since and I update it periodically. All the recent technological advances in music gear have made it all even more exciting.
Today, Six String Sensei continues to be a resource where I often go back to reference myself. I work on it for fun because I love music and I love the guitar. I’ve become an expert at building professional-level pedalboards and have been sharing that knowledge here. I cover a lot of topics but I focus quite a bit on guitar effects pedals. I love pedals just as much as any guitarist so I’m constantly trying new ones and coming up with elaborate pedalboard combinations. Come enjoy this journey with me.
Stories About Guitar Gear and Pedalboards
Keeley XIX Anniversary Eccos: A Flanged Delay With Real Personality
The Keeley XIX Anniversary Eccos Delay Looper is a black “reverse” edition limited to just 100 units, and it pairs one of the warmest flanged delays I have ever heard with a looper that is far more fun than it has any right to be. It has its quirks, but very few delay pedals carry this much personality.
Using Overdrive Pedals as Clean Boosts (And the Ones That Do It Best)
A clean boost adds punch, girth, and tone to your guitar signal. Here’s why I reach for certain overdrive pedals instead of a dedicated boost, and the ones that do it best.
7.25″ vs 9.5″ Fretboard Radius: What Guitarists Love and Hate
Fretboard radius quietly divides Fender players: the rounded vintage 7.25″ versus the flatter modern 9.5″. Here’s what guitarists love and dislike about each, how fret size factors in, and why compound necks exist.
Fender American Original 60s vs American Vintage II Stratocaster: An Owner’s Comparison
I rarely sell a guitar, but my Olympic White American Original 60s Stratocaster was one I let go. Here’s an honest, hands-on comparison of the AO60s Strat and its successor, the American Vintage II.
Greer Lightspeed Review: Truly Transparent & Organic Overdrive
The Greer Lightspeed Organic Overdrive is the transparent boutique drive that earns its name, keeping every note clear even at higher gain and shining as an edge-of-breakup boost in low-gain settings.
Benefits of Extra Super Light Gauge Electric Guitar Strings (Why 08-38 Is Worth a Try)
Extra super light gauge electric guitar strings make fretting, bar chords, and bends dramatically easier. If you already play 09-42, stepping down to 08-38 is the simplest, cheapest upgrade to how your guitar feels.
My View On Effects Pedals and Multiple Guitars
Let me tell you something about guitar gear, particularly guitar effects pedals. I believe the most important thing regarding playing guitar and improving daily, is to play a often. Essentially, play daily. I understand that some guitarists are against pedals and effects. I also understand that there are guitar players who like pedals, but are pretty minimal about them. Same goes for guitars themselves. Some guitarists have three guitars, and some have twenty. It’s just a matter of preference and what drives you.
The one great benefit of experimenting with various guitar pedals and effects is that it can inspire you to play more often. Having various guitars in a collection can also inspire you to switch things up and try new tones. This combination can yield many more fun practice hours. This inspiration can get you lost for hours savoring new sounds. More time on your instrument usually equates to a huge leap in improvement. That’s my argument towards varied guitars and effects. If it gets you playing more, it’s totally worth it.