Tag: gear
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How much does it cost to get Jimi Hendrix’s tone?
Because he was a once in a lifetime guitarist, really. He had so much creativity and innovation, like literally one of only 2 guitarists (the other being Eddie Van Halen) that you can say really changed how electric guitar was played. And so while, nobody can really be Jimi Hendrix, there’s no shortage of guitar…
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Why do guitarists tend to prefer older technology instead of newer technology?
I feel that this is a widespread issue with guitarists is that they tend to be a very conservative bunch and tone snobs are everywhere. For the majority of guitarists, the 1950s and 1960s are held to be this gold standard and everything after that time period supposedly isn’t as good. So as a result,…
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What makes the UK have such a rich history of audio and hi-fi equipment and gear?
I would hazard a guess, it’s related to the UK having a rich history of pop music? The UK is home to such popular acts as The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, The Who, Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, Jimi Hendrix, Cream, Queen, Oasis, Radiohead, Blur, The Ramones, Sex Pistols, Elton John, George Michael, David Bowie, Eric…