Introduction In this article, we’ll explore 11 common mistakes that new guitar owners often make! If you’ve recently purchased your first guitar or have only been playing for a short time, you might unknowingly be making some of these errors. Don’t worry—you’re not alone! We’ll discuss the mistakes that many
JSA Nightingale Overdrive Review – The Best BLUES Pedals!
Introduction Yes, it’s time for another review of an amazing pedal from JSA Pedals! This time, we’re taking a closer look at their Nightingale pedal. The Nightingale is JSA Pedals’ unique take on the classic Blues Breaker circuit, featuring their own custom tweaks and modifications. This pedal combines JSA’s favorite
Behringer Centaur Overdrive Pedal Review – Could this be the BEST affordable Klon?
Introduction The Klon pedal has a unique way of always staying relevant, and Behringer might have just given it another boost! Introducing the Behringer Centaur Overdrive Pedal: an affordable Klon clone crafted by the masters of replication themselves. This time, Behringer takes a step up from their typical £20 plastic-housed
Gigs & Guitars Favourite Gear for 2024 – What stood out to us?
Introduction It’s that time again, our Favourite gear! —another year is coming to a close! This year has been one of incredible growth for us as both a brand and a website. We’ve hit bigger and better milestones, and we owe it all to you. Whether you’ve read a review,
Upgrade your Pedalboard – 5 Tips that will take your Pedalboard to the next level?
Introduction Are you ready to take your pedalboard to the next level? Maybe you’ve started with a simple setup, or perhaps you’re still rocking your very first board. But as you play more gigs and take on bigger performances, you might find yourself wanting something more professional. Does your pedalboard
Vintage Guitars VSA500 Review – This could be the best 335 that isn’t a Gibson!
Introduction I think we can all agree that 335-style and semi-hollow guitars are simply incredible! They’re fun to play, always sound fantastic, and look stunning. However, due to their design, materials, and manufacturing processes, they tend to be quite expensive. And even if you manage to find an affordable option,
Digital vs Tube – Why Tube Guitar Amps are so much better
Introduction We recently put out an article about why you might want to get a digital amp over a tube amp. Well, in this article we are going to look at why you might want to get tube over digital! We are nothing if not fair here at Gigs and
10(ish) Questions with Buddy Blues! – let’s Discuss Touring, Gigging and Gear
Introduction We’re thrilled to bring you another incredible interview! Today, we’re chatting with the amazing Buddy Blues—an exceptional online guitarist who has toured with bands, played on stages worldwide, and runs a fantastic YouTube channel where he checks out and reviews amazing gear! We had the chance to sit down
Tube vs Digital – Why Digital might be the way to go!
Introduction You could argue this is one of the biggest debates in the guitar world: Digital vs. Tube—the great battle! As someone who regularly uses both types of amps, I feel I have a balanced perspective on the subject. That’s why I decided to put together this article to share
Boss IR-2 Review – It’s Better than both an amp AND Modellers!
Introduction We haven’t all got the luxury of being able to cart around massive 4X12’s or even a 1X12 combo. Sometimes the need is for a rig that is super small and super effective. This pedal might just be the answer! The Boss IR-2! A amp and cabinet simulator pedal