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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 even set a 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.

Today, Six String Sensei continues to be a passion project. I work on it for fun because I love music and I love the guitar. Currently, 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 pedalboards. Come enjoy this journey with me.

Guitar Articles

MXR Timmy vs Protein Blue Side

MXR Timmy vs Protein Blue Side

Let’s settle the MXR Timmy vs Browne Protein blue side debate. Believe it or not, these two overdrive pedals have a lot in common soundwise. Come find out which might be best for you.

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MXR Classic 108 Fuzz Review

MXR Classic 108 Fuzz Mini Review

The MXR Classic 108 Fuzz has proven to be a good modern take on a classic. This has allowed it to be more versatile, giving guitarists classic fuzz tones that with a hot guitar can make for modern tones as well, all in a tidy package.

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Digital Delay Pedals - Strymon DIG

Digital Delay Pedals Are Great!

I’m here to tell you that digital delay guitar pedals are awesome. I know that they’ve gotten bad rap over the years and guitarists tend to simply assume that tape delay or analog delay is better. But hear me out. Put your pre-convictions about digital delay pedals aside and let me tell you why they are great.

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Most Brutal Big Muff Variants

The Most Brutal Muff Variants I Have Played

Here are the 3 most brutal Muff variant fuzz pedals I have ever played. They are incredibly loud, super saturated and absolutely savage. Found out why each of these amazing Big Muff variants made the cut and learn how they differ from each other.

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SixStringSensei Guitar Playing Monster

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.

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 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.