Chase Bliss ZVEX Bliss Factory Batch 2
The Chase Bliss / ZVEX Bliss Factory is a fantastic fuzz pedal that offers incredible versatility in fuzz tones, with the added benefit of MIDI programability. This one’s black in color. From batch 2.
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DiMarzio Transition Steve Lukather Bridge and Neck Pickups Improve a Guitar
I used a full set of DiMarzio Transition pickups which are the official Steve Lukather signature pickups to upgrade a relatively inexpensive guitar. Here are the results of the upgrade which include a review of the pups.
The Six String Sensei Ibanez TS-808 Tube Screamer Review
This is a review of the classic Ibanez TS-808 Tube Screamer overdrive pedal. The TS808 needs little introduction. It’s one that has graced countless pedalboards and sprung a multitude of circuits inspired directly from it.
Guitar Buffer Pedal Knowledge – True Bypass vs Buffered Pedals
The third and last part of the Six String Sensei Absolute One Stop Guide to the Guitar Pedal Board has to do with true-bypass vs. buffered pedals and location options for a guitar buffer pedal – A VERY debated subject. In the previous feature on guitar effects pedal order we focused on the general rules…
Guitar Pedal Order – Part of the Absolute One Stop Guide
As part of the Six String Sensei Absolute One Stop Guide to the Guitar Pedal Board we take an in-depth look into the correct order for guitar effects pedals. In our last feature on the guitar pedal board it was mentioned that we had left out 2 important aspects of setting up a board, these…
The Absolute One Stop Guide to the Guitar Pedal Board
The is the Six String Sensei complete guide to the guitar pedalboard. If you are building your own pedal board or commissioning a pro to do it for you, read this first and use it as a guide in your decision making. It will go a long way in helping you decide how you want your guitar pedal board set up.
Colorful Circuit Photos of the Inside of a Guitar Amplifier
Here’s a view you don’t get to see very often. Some of you will appreciate these photos below, some of you won’t. If you are a true guitar amp lover, you’ll find these very interesting. What’s outside is cool, but it is what’s inside that’s responsible for the sweet sounds you all like. Take a…
The Mighty Reverb Pedal – Guitar Effect of Springy Goodness
The reverb pedal is a guitar effect that is almost crucial in any pedalboard. It can help add ambience, or simply soften the decay of notes. Oftentimes, just a touch of reverb is enough to greatly improve the sound of your guitar.
Guitar Kits Creating a Wave of Home Luthiers
The “do-it-yourself” craze ranges from construction to ice cream in the present day. Only twenty years ago, professionals were sought out when it came to art or artisanal. With websites like Etsy, commoners are becoming more and more artistic and are allowed a platform to share their arts and crafts. This is also true in…