Tagged: tone
7 articles we've published with this tag.
How to use fuzz on bass: keeping the low end locked while getting the dirtFuzz on bass sounds huge — until it eats your fundamental. Here's how to pick the right fuzz, set it up, and keep the groove sitting where it should.By Sheildon
Acoustic guitar body shapes explained: how size and depth affect tone and playabilityFrom parlour to jumbo, acoustic body shapes change how a guitar feels under your arm and how it reproduces low-end. Here's what to listen for.By Sheildon- How your plucking-hand technique shapes your bass tone (and your gear choices)Where and how you pluck the string changes your bass tone more than most gear swaps. Sheildon explains why technique should drive your equipment decisions.By Sheildon
- How your picking attack shapes amp tone (and why technique is your best tone control)The way you strike the string does more for your tone than most gear swaps. Jez explains how picking dynamics interact with valve amps.By Jez
- How to use an overdrive pedal to boost your amp (and why it works)Confused about using an overdrive as a boost rather than a distortion? Rob explains the technique in plain English — no jargon, just results.By Rob
Scale length explained: how it affects feel, tone, and tuning stabilityScale length changes how a guitar feels under your fingers, how it sounds, and how well it holds tune in drop or extended range. Here's what you need to know.By Daz
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.By Marc