What Does A Wah Pedal Do?
When watching guitarists play live, you may notice that when it comes time for a funky rhythm section or for a ripping solo that they rock their foot back and … Read more
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What Does A Compressor Pedal Do & How Do They Work?
Compression is often one of the most confusing effects to understand. This isn’t just for beginners, by the way. Even many professional guitarists don’t really know how to work their … Read more
Guitar Effects Pedals Explained (How They Work & Our Favorites)
When you pick up classical instruments like the trumpet, flute, or piano, even an acoustic guitar, you have everything you need to play the instrument there in your hands. There … Read more
What Does A Chorus Pedal Do?
If you’ve ever listened to recordings from the 80’s, you’re almost guaranteed to have heard a chorus pedal at work. Chorus was on everything at the time, to the point … Read more
Can You Use Guitar Pedals For Bass? (Find Out The Difference & Our Favorites)
If you are a bass player, you may have noticed that there are some effects pedals that have the word “Bass” labeled on them. This label has created a separation … Read more
First Guitar Pedal To Buy – Extensive Guide To Getting Started With Effects
You have an electric guitar, a cable, and an amplifier. Awesome! You officially own everything that you need to play the electric guitar. However, there is a lot more that … Read more
7 Best Looper Pedals In 2024 (Beginners, Budget & Live)
Have you been practicing alone in your room wishing that there was another guitarist around to jam along to? Ever wondered how Ed Sheeran and Elise Trouw are able to … Read more
Nobels ODR-Mini Overdrive Pedal Review (Hands On)
It’s green, but don’t call it a Tube Screamer. Often referred to as the worst kept secret by Nashville session guitarists, the Nobels ODR-1 overdrive is a pedal that’s been … Read more
7 Best Vocal Effects Pedals In 2024
Who says that effects pedals are only for guitarists and bassists? Whether you’re a vocalist looking to recreate all the harmony layers you tracked in the studio on stage or … Read more
8 Best Guitar Tuner Pedals In 2024 (Mini, Budget & High-End)
No matter how great your guitar, pedals, or amplifier are, if you’re out of tune you won’t sound good. You have to have a tuner to play guitar. If you’re … Read more
5 Best Battery Powered Guitar Amps (Budget to High-End)
We live in a time where technology is going wireless, but this convenience factor has until recently been reserved for phones and computers. What about guitarists and our amplifiers? Thankfully, … Read more
Guitar Pedal Order – How To Correctly Organize Your Pedalboard
As a guitarist you’ve more than likely collected a few effects pedals (OK, maybe more than just a few) and you might be asking yourself… Can pedals be thrown together … Read more
Xotic SL Drive Distortion Pedal Review (Hands On)
I think I can speak for just about all guitarists when I say that, if given the opportunity to play through a cranked Marshall amplifier, we would seize the opportunity. … Read more
JHS Muffuletta Fuzz Pedal Review (Hands On & With Settings)
There are many flavors of fuzz pedal out there from Tone Bender to Fuzz face and beyond. Yet, the fuzz circuit that arguably has the most flavors within its own … Read more
Boss BD-2 Blues Driver Pedal Review (Hands On & Favorite Settings)
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
6 Best Modulation Pedals In[year] (Budget, High End & 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
6 Best Delay Pedals On The Market (Mini, Digital, Budget & High End)
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
6 Best Chorus Pedals On The Market (Budget to High-End)
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
Earthquaker Devices Avalanche Run Review (Hands On & Setting Options)
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
7 Best Overdrive Pedals On The Market (For Blues, Metal & 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
9 Best Octave Pedals On The Market (Multiple Budgets)
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
6 Best Cheap Guitar Pedals On The Market (All Effect Types)
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
JHS Crayon Review (Extensive Hands On Overview)
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
How To Choose A Guitar Amp Like A Boss (Beginner to Pro)
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
3 Best Beginner Guitar Amps (Perfect For Starter Guitarists)
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
5 Best Guitar Practice Amps On The Market (You Will Love)
If you want to learn how to play guitar, you have to practice. There’s no way around it. Are there amps out there that facilitate fun practice time? Yes! Practice … Read more
5 Best Portable Guitar Amps (For Guitarists On The Move)
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
Best Guitar Stand Options – How To Choose The Right One?
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
5 Best Cheap Guitar Amps Under $100 (One Under $30)
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
Grote 335 Semi-Hollow Electric Guitar Review (Hands On)
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
How To Choose The Best Guitar Pick For Your Playing Style
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
Best Guitar Cases: How To Choose The Right One For Your Needs
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
Flatsons FGA-3 Mini Amp Review (Hands On)
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
When To Change Your Guitar Strings & Why You Should
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
Blackstar FLY 3 Mini Amp Review (Hands On)
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 FFDCD Guitar Review (Hands On With Video Demo)
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
Guitar Sizes (Different Sizes & How To Choose The Best One)
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
9 Best Intermediate Electric Guitars In[year]
There are several reasons why you’re in the market looking for an intermediate electric guitar. The most common rationales are, you need an upgrade from your beginner electric guitar or … Read more
8 Best Guitar Volume Pedals (Mini, Budget & High End)
Perhaps the most overlooked and underused “effect” by guitarists is the humble volume control on your guitar. With this you can control your volume and overall gain at the turn … Read more
Multi Effects Pedals Vs Individual Pedals (Pros & Cons)
Are you a beginner looking to get started in collecting pedals for your first pedalboard? Or are you a professional musician considering a new approach to effects? Whatever your experience … Read more
6 Best Acoustic Guitars Under $500 In[year]
There are many reasons one might need to consider spending under $500 on a guitar. We take a look at some of the best acoustic guitars priced under $500 on … Read more
5 Best Acoustic Guitars Under $1000 In[year] (Top Quality)
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
5 Best Acoustic Guitars Under $2000: Top High-End Picks In[year]
If you’re looking at this article, then you take your craft seriously. It’s one thing to buy a guitar for a couple hundred dollars to try it out or to … Read more
Best Travel Acoustic Guitars to Get You on the Road in[year]
Acoustic guitars have been traveling alongside musicians on the road since the day they were created. Flying in planes, in the backs of cars, even on people’s backs. Over the … Read more
7 Best Acoustic Guitars Under $300 In[year]
Guitars can get expensive. Fast. Maybe you want a guitar to have around the house for friends to play on to facilitate spontaneous creativity. Or maybe $300 is simply the … Read more