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
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
Introduction It’s that time of year again—Black Friday and Cyber Week are here!What does this mean for you? It’s the perfect opportunity to score some amazing products at unbeatable discounts! We’ve scoured Thomann Cyber Week offers to bring you a curated selection of deals that are perfect for guitar enthusiasts.
Introduction Got a smartphone or tablet? Whether you have an iPhone or iPad, there are some fantastic apps available that are perfect for guitarists! To help you get the most out of your practice and play, we’ve put together a list of the best guitar apps. These apps vary widely
Introduction Building a pedalboard is incredibly fun! You get to assemble all the pieces and customize it to make it truly your own. However, there are a few common mistakes I often see beginners make. So, I’ve put together a quick guide of our top 5 pedalboard mistakes and show
Introduction Time for another rant post! (If you haven’t seen our last one, you can check it out here.) We’ve got something else bugging us, so we thought it was time for another rant article! This time, it’s about something I’m seeing more and more: guitar gear that requires software
Introduction I have played and gigged using tube amps, digital amps, modellers, and even a hybrid of each! My current setup consists of a tube amp, a handful of pedals, and a load box with a cab sim to run directly into the front of house, which I use with
Introduction It’s time for a rant! I am a big fan of music and music gear, and I’ve been noticing a trend that has now crossed over into the guitar scene. At first, it didn’t bother me, but now it infuriates me more than it probably should! I’m talking about
It’s competition time! We are giving one of you the lucky chance to win an incredible prize! We are giving away one of our favorite pedals from the amazing guys over at Thorpy FX, the Heavy Water! Want to win a Thorpy Heavy Water? Well, this is your chance! We
Introduction I’ve recently been trying something different: playing “naked”! Of course, I don’t mean without clothes—sorry if you pictured that! I mean using minimal effects and pedals. I tried using as little gear as possible to achieve the sound I wanted. After a few weeks of this experiment, I’ve learned
