Rig & setup
Getting the best from your amp and cabinet: pedals, footswitches, speaker impedance, cables, playing at home and recording.
Rig & setup
How to Mic a Guitar Cab: A Practical Starting Point
How to mic a guitar cab: start with one dynamic mic close to the grille and move it across the speaker. Tips for open back cabs, room mics and phase.
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How to Get a Good Tube Amp Sound at Low Volume
Want a good tube amp sound at low volume? Learn why amps thin out when quiet and how master volume, power control and attenuators help you play at home.
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Speaker Cable vs Instrument Cable: Why You Shouldn't Swap Them
Speaker cable vs instrument cable: they can have the same plugs but do very different jobs. Learn the difference and why mixing them up can harm your amp.
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Amp and Speaker Impedance Matching: A Simple Guide
Amp speaker impedance matching keeps your tube amp safe and sounding right. Learn how to match ohms and how to connect one or two cabinets to your head.
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Amp Footswitch Guide: What It Does and How to Choose the Right One
An amp footswitch lets you change channels, volume or the effects loop with your foot. Learn how they work and why your footswitch must match your amp.
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Boost Pedal in Front of a Tube Amp: What It Does and How to Set It
A boost pedal in front of a tube amp hits the first preamp tube harder for more gain or volume. Learn where to place it and how to set it for your sound.
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