Skip to content
Search

Latest Stories

the-working-guitarist

Recent

Amp Mic’ing vs. Impulse Responses
DIY

Amp Mic’ing vs. Impulse Responses

A microphone is a filter of sorts, and I think what mic(s) you use on your cab and where you place them can have just as much effect on your tone as switching guitars, amps, or speakers.

DIY

Wisdom from My First Guitar Teacher

Peter Thorn turns to a long-time working guitarist, his first teacher, to see what wisdom he can glean some 30 years later.

5 Mistakes Guitarists Commonly Make
DIY

5 Mistakes Guitarists Commonly Make

How you can avoid falling victim!

DIY

Psychology of a Working Guitarist

How personality spells success as a working guitarist

Gear

The Working Guitarist: Different Approaches to Guitar Effects

Pedalboards, effects loops, or wet/dry/wet rigs, Peter Thorn explains each approach to effects.

DIY

The Working Guitarist: You've Got the Gig, Now Learn Those Songs!

How to cram an entire library of tunes into a short window of learning.

The Working Guitarist: The Home Studio
DIY

The Working Guitarist: The Home Studio

Pete shows you his studio, along with some home recording tips.

The Working Guitarist: Your B-Rig - Getting Great Tones With Minimal Gear
DIY

The Working Guitarist: Your B-Rig - Getting Great Tones With Minimal Gear

Pete Thorn discusses two approaches to downsizing your rig for travel.