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
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.
Empress Echosystem Delay Review: Potent, Quirky, and Still Worth It
The Empress Echosystem is one of the most inspiring big box delays ever made, and it has quietly become one of my favorites. To my ears it sounds better than a Strymon Timeline and more musical than a Meris LVX, while still being deep enough to keep you experimenting for years.
Jackson Audio Golden Boy Hype: Is It Still Worth It?
The Jackson Audio Golden Boy arrived a few years ago to a serious wave of hype, a lot of it built on the idea that one of its modes could get you into Analogman King of Tone territory. Years later the hype has cooled and plenty of players have moved on, which is a shame because the pedal is genuinely great.
My Fender Telecaster Collection: Why I Keep Coming Back
My path to guitar started with a Gibson, but the Fender Telecaster pulled at me from the beginning, and I owned one well before I ever bought a Strat. Over the years that single cheap import grew into a small collection of Teles I genuinely love…
Why I Sold My Meris LVX Delay Pedal
I recently sold my Meris LVX, one of the most inspiring delay pedals I have ever owned. It went during a season when I needed the cash flow more than I needed another deep dive into sound design, but that decision was always temporary. The LVX is coming back, and this is the story of why it left and why it has to return.
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.