by Gig Gear Experts | Nov 6, 2018 | Instruments
It was way back in 1973 that some guys decided to start Hamer Guitars, a manufacturer of electric guitars. In Wilmette, Illinois, four owners of a vintage guitar shop were inspired to create their own ”boutique” electric guitars. In the beginning, they based their...
by Gig Gear Experts | Oct 8, 2018 | Instruments
For musicians, there is a lot of importance to buying something that gives you a lot of value for your dollar. While the same could be said of anyone making a purchase, musicians have a vested interest in choosing an instrument that brings bang for the buck.Guitars...
by Sarah MacManus | Sep 1, 2018 | Instruments, PA Equipment, Sound Processing
Ambient and reflected sound can be a real nuisance when you’re recording in a studio or in front of a live audience. However, using a reflection filter or microphone isolation shield will block this extraneous noise and keep it from ruining your sound....
by John Prager | Jul 2, 2018 | Instruments
One question often asked by guitarists is how to choose the perfect gig bag for their instruments. As all musicians know, it is very important to find the best way to store and protect their babies. Many guitarists have been eschewing their heavier, bulkier hard...
by Gig Gear Experts | Jun 27, 2018 | Blog, Instruments
Rhythm is all around us – it’s an integral part of nature, so much so that the beat of a song can either hook the listener or repel them altogether. There are plenty of theories as to why a good beat is so appealing. Some claim it’s an attempt by humans to recapture...
by Gig Gear Experts | Jun 4, 2018 | Instruments, PA Equipment
Acoustic guitars have a certain quality about them that’s hard to replicate with other instruments. Even an electric guitar on a clean setting or a synthesizer can fail to produce the authentic sound of an acoustic guitar. And yes, even those that use top-of-the-line...
