Marc
I'm Marc. My background is jazz — conservatory training, years of session work, and a long-standing love affair with hollowbody archtops and a clean, articulate tone. I think about gear the way I think about voicings: every component shifts the colour of the whole. I'm drawn to instruments that reward a light touch and reveal what your hands are actually doing. You won't find hyperbole in my reviews; you'll find careful listening, and an honest account of how a guitar or amp behaves when you ask something musical of it.
4 published articles · most recent June 13, 2026
I'm Marc. My background is jazz — conservatory training, years of session work, and a long-standing love affair with hollowbody archtops and a clean, articulate tone.
I think about gear the way I think about voicings: every component shifts the colour of the whole. I'm drawn to instruments that reward a light touch and reveal what your hands are actually doing.
You won't find hyperbole in my reviews — you'll find careful listening, and an honest account of how an instrument behaves when you ask something musical of it.
Articles by Marc
How to place a fuzz pedal in your signal chain (and why position changes everything)Where you put a fuzz in your signal chain changes how it sounds and responds. Here's how to think through the options clearly.
How to get a good guitar tone recording direct: DI, amp sims and signal chain basicsRecording guitar direct doesn't mean compromising on tone. Here's how to think through your DI and amp-sim signal chain and get results that hold up.
When Should You Upgrade Your Guitar? Signs You're ReadyHow to know when your first guitar is holding you back — and what a step-up instrument actually gets you for the money.
Single Coils vs Humbuckers: Which Pickups Are Right for You?The two great pickup families, and how they shape everything about your tone. A clear, practical guide to choosing the right voice for your playing.