Author Archive for trushack
More on the Floor? Is the humble pedalboard getting left in the dust by modelers? RockBoard is answering the challenge
Do modelers replace pedalboards, and if not – what is a pedal guy to do? Here’s some insight …
By Any Other Name….These Guitars Would Still Kick Ass – A review of TheToneKing.com’s favorite guitar names.
Some really cool guitars for your consideration! Enjoy …
Abbey “Home” Studios – The Origin Story of One of The Most Powerful Musical Tools Ever Created; The TASCAM Portastudio
The evolution of the Tascam PortaStudio
Spark the Creative Fire Within – Positive Grid’s Spark Turns the Compact Modeling Amp World On Its Head
Positive Grid delivers an amp the size of a large shoe box that has more processing power and capability than many refrigerator-sized racks back in the ’80s probably had. It’s a great time to be a guitar player!
The Great Gear Reset Game
You’re given a chance to re-build from eh ground up; what do you do? At some point or another, all of us gear heads have played the hypothetical situation game. What rig would you build if you only had a modest amount of money to spend in total? You’re stuck on a desert island and […]
Finding Inspiration In A Challenging Online Gear World … And Some Ways to Help Keep Things Positive
What’s your inspiration during these challenging times?
The Presidential Pedalboard! What The Candidates Are Stepping On (Besides The Little People..Ha Ha!)
Fake News? You decide …
A Gear Geek’s Guide to Self-Quarantine – Some Thoughts on Keeping Yourself Safe While Indulging Your Passion
Some ideas that may help youbmaintain some sense of normalcy in these truly difficult times.
The Peak of Pick Innovation – The Black Mountain Thumb Pick Evolves the Humble Thumb Pick Into a Mighty Tonal Force
In the world of gear, it often seems like everything old is new again. Despite the wealth of sophisticated software-driven amplifiers available, tubes still reign over much of the sonic landscape. New drive pedals seem to emerge on an hourly basis, but they often echo revered designs from decades past instead of forging unconquered ground. […]
Does Guitar Center Value Marketers Over Musicians? The Potential Pitfalls of Partnering With a Social Media Maven
The Difference between guys like SLASH & Leo Fender compared to Social Media Giant Rob Chapman – and what that means for retail … Good or Bad?
