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Adjusting The Guitar Sound

« All About Amp Basic Settings » One might think that the quest for the perfect sound is a lifelong pursuit for many guitarists! And in many cases, this assumption would be correct. Passionate musicians are constantly on the lookout for ways to …

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Guitar repair – what can I do myself?

Guitar repair - what can I do myself?

« Typical issues that you fix on your own » Noise or loss of sound quality can dampen the joy of playing and drain all creative energy? Don’t worry – typically, common instrument issues can be quickly and easily repaired by yourself. …

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Power Attenuator or Load Box for Tube Amps

TAD Silencer Power Attenuator, Fender Super Reverb Amp blackface, Fender Stratocaster guitar

« Achieving the perfect tube sound with a power attenuator or loadbox for guitar amplifiers » or, how can I crank up my amplifier and still keep the volume in check? To achieve the perfect guitar sound, there’s no way around a …

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High-Gain Amps

«Everything about legendary models and their unmatched sound» Fat rhythm guitar, smooth solos, and screaming riffs – high-gain sounds are essential in rock, metal, and more. To create these sounds, guitarists started challenging their amps with new demands back in the 1960s. …

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How to install a humbucker

« The DIY Guide for Guitarists » If the pickup is defective or if fine-tuning is required, some guitarists might get cold feet because working on their own instrument is often a delicate task. However, when it comes to installing and adjusting …

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How pickups work

Guitar closeup - How pickups work

« Everything about different types and their construction » In addition to amplifiers and amplifier tubes, the pickups used also play a crucial role in the sound of an electric guitar. As common and taken for granted as it is for every …

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Best tube amps for home use

Tube amps for home use

« This is how tube sounds in a rental apartment are possible! » Hearing a real, handmade tube sound from an amplifier in your own living room – for many guitarists this is a lifelong dream. Tube amplifiers are known for a …

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Amplifier bias adjustment

Amplifier bias adjustment

« When is a bias adjustment of the quiescent current required? » In our article on bias adjustment, we try to explain the technical background and functions of quiescent current, give tips on the correct settings and reveal which amplifiers need to …

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How do tube amps work?

Electric guitar leaning on amplifier - How do tube amps work?

When we talk about tube amplifiers for guitar and bass, we’re referring to big sounds and unparalleled tones. But why and how does the authentic tube sound actually come into being? We introduce the most important components of tube amps and also …

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Tube vs. transistor

« Real love of sound or just imagination? » Hardly any other topic has been discussed as controversially as the question “tube or transistor?” for many years. It’s a fact that, aside from technical and factual differences, there are also sonic distinctions. …

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