By Guitarify on October 23, 2015
I’ve been kind of focused on arpeggios lately, and trying to incorporate some diminished tones into my licks as well. So what could be more appropriate then diminished arpeggios. A cool little lesson from Robert Renman that will help you add some new flavor to your leads.
Posted in Learn | Tagged blues, jazz, lesson, practice, technique
By Guitarify on October 11, 2015
I recently had an idea for a product very similar to this. I was right to assume someone else must have already thought of it too. The Rigmaster is a system that allows you to control any analog dial with a foot pedal or a tablet. So any knob on any amp or pedal could […]
Posted in Gear | Tagged circuits, custom, Gear, iPad, mod, pedals, software, tech
By Guitarify on September 6, 2015
This looks like it really turns the electric guitar into a truly portable instrument. And better yet, one you might actually want to play. Though it’s not much different then plugging in any other electric guitar to your iphone, and using amp sims to play and record. But it makes it a bit more convenient, […]
Posted in Gear, Guitars | Tagged Amps, Gear, guitar, iphone, tech
By Guitarify on August 31, 2015
Here’s an interesting little device, currently in KickStarter mode. It basically is just an adjustable string damper, but the video shows it doing a pretty convincing banjo sound. I’d have thought the head, that makes up the top of the banjo, would be the major part of the sound. Guitar-Jo Kickstarter Page.
Posted in Gear | Tagged emulation, Gear, guitar, mod, tone
By Guitarify on August 8, 2015
“Sketchy Setups” is the first in a series of visual guides for setting up your guitar, from Irish luthier Gerry Hayes of Haze Guitars. It targets the Fender Stratocaster in particular, and is written in a very clear, conversational tone, by someone who obviously has a lot of experience with the subject. It almost feels like having […]
Posted in DIY, Learn | Tagged Fender, guitar, handmade, setups, tech