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How to Power Effects Pedals

5. December 2008

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Guitar effects pedals are a wonderful way to spice up one's guitar sound. When used effectively, they can take a drab, dry guitar tone and make it vibrant and exciting. One problem that every effects user must address, however, is how to power such devices. While there is no one "right" way to power effects [...]

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True Bypass Effects Pedals: Fact & Fiction

1. October 2008

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Few subjects amongst guitar pedal aficionados arouse more strong opinions than the subject of true bypass and whether it is necessary. First of all, if you're a beginner to the debate, you should have some awareness of what bypassing is and why the debate matters.

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How to Build a Professional Pedalboard

1. October 2008

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For the beginning guitarist, the wide variety of effects devices available can be very intimidating. There's also no shortage of opinions amongst guitarists about which pedals are "must have" and which brands are best. This brief article is by no means mean to be the final word on the subject; however, it should serve to [...]

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How to Choose a Guitar Teacher

28. September 2008

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These days, it seems like guitar teachers are a dime a dozen. Just go to Yahoo! or Google and type in “Guitar Teacher” and your hometown, and chances are you’ll find several. However, just because there are guys who call themselves “teachers” doesn’t really mean they can teach. Some people become guitar teachers because [...]

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