One of the most frustrating things for any guitarist is unwanted hum in their signal chain. Whether you’re playing at home, in the studio, or on stage, hum can be a major distraction and drain on your tone. Fortunately, with a bit of understanding and some strategic adjustments, you can reduce or even eliminate this noise from your signal.

If you're a guitarist with a growing pedalboard, you may have heard the term "buffer" tossed around. You might also have noticed that sometimes your tone changes as you add more pedals or use longer cables. This is where a buffer pedal comes in. But what exactly does it do, and when should you use one? Let's dive in.

We’ll explore whether it’s a good idea to use a guitar amp for bass, what you can expect, and when it might (or might not) work.

At the heart of many classic boost pedals lies a critical component: the transistor.

From small, low-wattage tube amps to today’s high-powered solid-state and digital behemoths, amplifiers have evolved to meet the demands of players across genres.

Tubes Vs. Solid-State

We’ll break down the key differences between solid-state and tube amplifiers, helping you figure out which is the best fit for your sound and playing style.

Hard Vs. Soft Clipping:

One of the most critical aspects of a pedal’s character is its clipping—how the pedal distorts the signal. Today, we’re diving into the two main types of clipping: hard-clipping and soft-clipping.

PT2399: The coolest Delay chip.