circuits
NAMM Highlight: Ernie Ball Game Changer
From the torrent of new products pouring out of NAMM this one caught my ear as something actually new, unique and possibly good. It’s Ernie Balls new “Reflex” guitar with it’s revolutionary new system it calls the “Game Changer”. They’re not just saying it’s a game changer, that’s the actual name of the system. I [...]
How to Solder
Being into the DIY part of guitars means knowing how to solder. From swapping pickups and pots to building and modding stompboxes and amps, it’s an essential skill. And it really isn’t that hard. Soldering correctly is all about the details. If you approach it with the mindset of ” gluing” the parts together with [...]
Audio Noise and Grounding
So that’s why I would sometimes get shocked by my mic. This is a really informative series of videos from Taylor music explaining audio noise and grounding. Watch it to learn how to get rid of that annoying buzzing as well as avoid being electrocuted. I came across it on a DIY FX pedal site [...]
Debunking more magic mojo myths: Op-Amps
Bob Weil of VisualSound debunks the myths surrounding “vintage” Op-Amp chips. Why are guitarists so susceptible to this kind of hype. It seems to riddle every facet of the guitar hardware industry.