As a long time D’Addario string user, I was recently sent a set of their new, Nickel Bronze acoustic guitar strings to try. Normally I use their 80/20 bronze custom light strings. On removing the strings from the pack the first obvious difference is they look like electric guitar strings in colour. After fitting the … More NEW – D’addario Nickel Bronze strings reviewed

The TC electronic Flashback delay has redefined the concept and innovation of the modern delay pedal since its release. In that time it has found its way on to many professional players pedal boards and can be heard on hundreds of recordings around the world. Seasoned players such as Steve Morse, John Pertruchi and Guthrie … More Review time – TC Electronic Flashback Delay and Looper

Imagine, putting down your hard earned money on that beautiful Gibson Les Paul you have always wanted. The advert says genuine Gibson, hate to part with it but need a new boiler,baby on the way etc… You get it home and it looks great, plays pretty well and you think I’ll take this to my … More How to Spot a Fake Gibson

On a recent trip to London, like any musician, I wanted to make my pilgrimage to Denmark street. I had been told that it had changed a lot, but the sight that greeted my eyes was a sad surprise. Once, a bustling street filled with exciting, independent shops and musicians trying, buying and chatting music, … More Save Denmark Street

The Strymon Flint Tremolo and Reverb pedal has quickly become an industry standard in the world of guitar effects. Released in 2011, the Flint is capable of delivering everything from soft subtle tremolo lines to swampy ethereal combinations of both effects. In the first tremolo position (top) you will find a sound reminiscent of a … More Strymon Flint Tremolo & Reverb Pedal Review

The Carbon Copy analogue delay by MXR is a fully analogue delay pedal that features 20ms to 600ms delay times, this lets you go from old school slap back to full Gilmore ambient soundscapes. Housed in the standard MXR pedal casing, the pedal features four controls; Mix controls how much of the effect is present … More Carbon Copy Analogue Delay pedal by MXR – Review

Acoustic guitars played live, either solo or in a band, can sound beautiful. However, getting the sound just right can be fraught with difficulties. Acoustic guitars for live performance have come a long way, many now have on-board pre amps and EQ’s to help performers. The problems occur when you have a guitar that doesn’t … More Using an Acoustic Guitar live

We all know that online shopping is a huge part of everyday life. Convenience, variety and price are often the reasons for deserting our local High Street and indulging in some retail therapy from the comfort of your sofa. However, this is not without it’s pitfalls. The problem with buying instruments on line is that … More The Perils of Buying Online

The MXR M133 Micro amp is an easy to use and incredibly versatile boost pedal, capable of adding a present amount of gain with only one control. At lower settings, the micro amp allows you to add sparkle and fullness to your tone without compromising clarity. While using the pedal before an overdrive or at … More MXR M133 Micro amp Pedal

The Phase 90 by MXR is a reissue of the classic effect made famous by Eddie Van Halen. The effect has a single control which controls the speed, this will take you from slow swirls all the way to full on psychedelic madness. When switched on the effect runs at line level. It can be … More Phase 90 MXR pedal review