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One of the most expressive and satisfying playing styles is slide guitar. Though most often associated with the blues, slide guitar occurs in all genres of music. Slide guitar has … Read more
Since its creation in 1995, the Boss BD-2 Blues Driver has been a staple for blues guitarists the world over. It’s an economic solution to getting Stevie Ray Vaughn and … Read more
Do you own an amplifier that doesn’t have a built in reverb? Maybe you do have a spring reverb built into your favorite amplifier, but now you’re interested in all … Read more
Guitar playing doesn’t have to be limited to distortion pedals and amplifiers. Ever considered using modulation to create other-worldly sounds? Or maybe you know of a specific era or genre … Read more
Does your overdrive pedal not offer enough saturation? Or are you trying to get high gain tones without cranking your amplifier to unbearable, deafening volumes? Then you need a distortion … Read more
Building your first pedal board? Looking for clean, silent power for all of your effects pedals? Then you need a good pedal power supply. No matter how many pedals you … Read more
As an electric guitar player you have probably collected a large amount of effects pedals. Since buying all these guitar pedals, you may have noticed that your guitar has lost … Read more
The two most common built-in effects found on tube amplifiers are reverb and tremolo. While most are quite familiar with the concept of reverb, you may have overlooked the slightly … Read more
What do the songs “Run Like Hell”, “Welcome to the Jungle”, and “Where the Streets Have No Name” all have in common? They all feature iconic guitar riffs that utilize … Read more
Ever wish that your clean tones were more evened out when you strum hard? Have you ever tried playing a “chicken pickin” style lick, but notice that you’re missing that … Read more
There are a number of reasons why one might be interested in Univibe. Maybe you are interested in sounding like Jimi Hendrix at his trippiest. Maybe you want to add … Read more
If you’ve ever listened to pop recordings from the 60’s and 70’s, you’ve more than likely heard a whooshing, swirling, sonic effect known as a Flanger take over the mix. … Read more
Looking to nail the sounds of your favorite 80’s new wave band? Want to thicken up your sound with a subtle doubling effect? Or maybe you want to make your … Read more
The Avalanche Run stereo delay with reverb from Earthquaker Devices has been my go-to delay unit for the past two years. It is the first digital delay I’ve ever owned, … Read more
Overdrive. Dirt boxes. Drivers. Whatever you call them, overdrive pedals (not to be confused with distortion or fuzz pedals) imitate the sounds of cranked tube amps and are some of … Read more
Have you ever listened to guitarists like Tom Morello (Rage Against the Machine), Jack White (White Stripes, The Raconteurs, Dead Weather) or Jimi Hendrix and wondered: how do they sound … Read more
Let’s face it. Guitar gear gets expensive, fast. With so much “must have” gear out in the world, how is anyone expected to afford new pedals? Is it possible to … Read more
Depending on where you look, you’ll see the Crayon from JHS labeled as everything from a Preamp, to Distortion; DI Box, to Fuzz. Even JHS themselves have the Crayon listed … Read more
Ever find yourself playing out at a show? Ever find yourself practicing at home what you would be playing live, and you get to that big solo and wish you … Read more
Looking for a new wah pedal? Perhaps you’re looking for some added percussion in your 70’s funk licks. Or maybe you want to write a car chase style song. If … Read more
Fuzz might be the most divisive effect not only in terms of high gain stomp boxes, but in terms of all guitar effects. It’s not for the faint of heart. … Read more
When it comes to playing the electric guitar, I often think that I am playing two instruments at the same time: the guitar, and the amp. Oxford Languages defines “instrument” … Read more
Even the greats were beginners once. It can be weird to think of our guitar heroes as being just beginners at some point in time, but its true. Everyone has … Read more
Wayne Gretzky said it best: “The only way a kid is going to practice is if it’s total fun for him… and it was for me.” I think this quote … Read more
If you’ve ever played your acoustic guitar in front of a crowd, you’ve probably noticed that it is easy for the sound of your instrument to get overwhelmed by a … Read more
If you’re in the market for a portable guitar amplifier that you can take anywhere with you, then you’re in luck. Guitar amplifiers have been following a trend of getting … Read more
So, you’re looking for a small amplifier. While some believe that bigger is better, I’m here to say that there are many uses for small amps. Maybe you’re looking for … Read more
As an electric guitar player thinking about the gear that will be needed to get your sound, there are two pieces of gear that immediately should come to mind: The … Read more
One of the biggest contributing factors to your tone as a guitar player is your choice in amplifier. There are many great options out there these days in the form … Read more
Here’s a story that will strike a chord with most guitarists out there. You pack up all of your gear to go to a gig. Your guitar is in its … Read more
Can a guitar amp be cheap and good at the same time? Most Definitely! Here at The Sound Junky we define cheap only in terms of price, not quality. Looking … Read more
This week I was fortunate enough to get my hands on the much talked about Grote 335 semi-hollow electric guitar. As the name implies, the guitar is modeled after the … Read more
You only have $200 in your pocket but the want, no, the need to play electric guitar is so great that you must find a great amplifier. Good News: it’s … Read more
So, you bought yourself an electric guitar. Now you need a good amplifier so that you can actually hear what you’re playing. Getting all the gear that you need doesn’t … Read more
Possibly the most overlooked piece of guitar gear is the humble guitar pick. It makes sense to me. When there are so many factors to consider that add up to … Read more
Spending $500 on anything can be a big decision, especially when that money is going towards a new amplifier. Though it is far from the top price point one could … Read more
There are countless different guitar case models out there to choose from. How do you choose the right case for you? In this article I will go over four different … Read more
There are two primary parts to any electric guitar rig: The guitar and the amplifier. I would be hard pressed to decide which affects your tone more, but what I … Read more
One great way to get started learning guitar or adapting your current practice routine to be roommate friendly, is to look into mini amplifiers. There are more options for mini … Read more
Knowing when to change the strings on your guitar is one of the most essential and fundamental guitar maintenance skills that every guitarist should develop. The obvious follow-up question is: … Read more
There are many reasons one would be interested in the value of cheap guitars. Maybe you’re a beginner, your budget is tight, or you need a “beater” guitar to take … Read more
Mini amplifiers have been around for quite some time now and for the majority of that time they have never been considered as “real” or “usable” amplifiers. They’ve been more … Read more
Firefly guitars have been creating a lot of buzz in the guitar community as of late. So much so that getting your hands on one was actually difficult for a … Read more
Ah, new acoustic guitar time. Isn’t it exciting?? Part of the fun is doing the research to figure out which model of acoustic guitar is going to best serve your … Read more
It may seem obvious, but not all guitars are built the same. I’m not even talking about color, body shape, or aesthetics. I’m talking about size. The size of guitar … Read more
You want to get a new guitar. Congrats! Fewer things get a guitarist more excited than the prospect of purchasing a new instrument. After all, new is better right? Not … Read more
If you are reading this article, then it’s obvious that you are on a mission. There’s no way around it: 8-string guitars are beasts. If you are interested in getting … Read more
So… Six strings aren’t enough for you anymore. Maybe you need that extended range in your next progressive metal song. Maybe you want to mimic bass lines while simultaneously playing … Read more
There are many reasons one might need to consider spending under $500 on a guitar. Do any of these sound like you? You have a limited budget. You are wanting … Read more
It’s almost a given that guitars that cost over $1,000 are going to be a high-quality guitar, but what about guitars that are under $1,000? Is it possible to get … Read more