I've been looking for a telecaster-ish guitar forever, just not very seriously. I didn't want a Fender because there are too many options and I always convince myself the most expensive one is the best. Surprisingly, I found one on Craigslist, for $200. That's not...
Chase Bliss pedals are no secret in the high end effects world, but they get most of their credit for the tweakability and sound. Their motto of "digital brain. analog heart" (referring to an analog signal path with digital controls) is not entirely unique, but the...
[tm_pb_section admin_label="section"][tm_pb_row admin_label="row"][tm_pb_column type="4_4"][tm_pb_text admin_label="Text"] When this week started, the photo above was my pedalboard. Plenty of folks have way more elaborate boards, but mine was hardly on the minimalist...
About two years ago, we did a preliminary inspection of a rather neat and highly engineered take on the pedalboard. Fast forward to very recently and Monarch Monark Pedalboards has finally brought their product to the public. We got our hands on their flagship...
I quit my job in March of 2015 and started working for myself as a freelance marketing consultant. That's relevant to my overall point, but so are the events leading up to that decision. I've been a "top performer" at every place I've worked, but not out of ambition....
Not too long ago, we wished for mass-customization options from guitar makers. Basically the same thing you get when you build a car online rather than buy what is on the lot. And with the launch of the Mod Shop, Fender is doing just that. So is it everything we...
It's time for some short random thoughts and amusing findings from the internet... What happened here? My friend sent me an ebay listing for a new, but relic'd guitar. This is the one: I know a tiny bit about Nash and they make good quality stuff if my memory serves...
I don't have a pre-written memorial for Bowie. I don't have any personal stories that would be interesting to anyone else. But one of the greatest musicians/songwriters/artists/performers of the last hundred years just died and the best thing I can think of is sharing...
Everyone is away from the office so distraction levels are running high. Time for another email exchange that is waaaay too long. Jay: I was thinking of what amazing things we can expect from all our favorite guitar companies in 2016. Here's the list I've got so far....