In recent years, overdrive pedals have come to play an increasingly important role in the blues. Guitar pedal manufacturers have made huge developments in pedal production, which has increased the range of overdrive pedals out there. It has also made them both more readily available and also more affordable. Largely...
The pickups that you use in your guitar play a fundamental role in your tone. In fact I would argue that the type of guitar pickups that you use - as well as the design and build of those pickups - contribute more to your tone than many of the...
It is not easy to build the perfect pedalboard. There are so many different guitar pedals that you can choose from. And at first, this makes it challenging to even know which types of pedal you should be considering for your board; let alone which specific pedals will help you...
The world of guitar slides is not easy to navigate. As is often the case with guitar gear, when it comes to picking the right guitar slide, there is an overwhelming amount of choice. Not only do slides come in different shapes, sizes and thicknesses; they are all made from...
When it comes to choosing guitar strings, players seem to fall into one of two categories. The first of these is comprised of guitarists who have never really experimented with their strings. They have always used the same type of guitar strings, and they are happy to do so. The...
If you want to get started playing slide guitar, the first step is to find the right guitar slide. I can't overstate the importance of this decision. The guitar slide you choose will not only have an impact on your tone, but also on feel and playability. When I first...
If you want to dial in a killer blues tune, I would recommend experimenting with E flat tuning. This is one of the simplest changes that you can make to your guitar set-up. Yet it is a change that has a number of benefits. And it can make a profound...
In my opinion, Eric Johnson is one of the most gifted guitarists of all time. He combines amazing technical ability with a soft touch and tasteful phrasing. In his playing he fuses a whole range of genres - including blues, rock, jazz and soul. In doing so, he has created...
In recent years, guitar pedals have come to play an increasingly important role in the blues. Manufacturers have made huge developments in pedal production, which has increased the range of guitar pedals out there and also made them both more readily available and also more affordable. The benefits of this...
Hi Guys! I hope you're all keeping well and safe during these crazy times. Today I wanted to try something a little different with this post. Part of what I enjoy most about running 'The Happy Bluesman', is that it gives me the opportunity to connect with amazing people from...
If you want to start playing slide guitar, I would recommend...
In recent years, overdrive pedals have come to play an...
The pickups that you use in your guitar play a fundamental...
It is not easy to build the perfect pedalboard. There are so...
In my opinion, learning how to connect the 5 pentatonic...
Guitar practice is difficult. In fact, I would argue that...
The world of guitar slides is not easy to navigate. As is...
When it comes to choosing guitar strings, players seem to...
If you want to get started playing slide guitar, the first...
If you want to dial in a killer blues tune, I would...
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