The Strat-type guitars were created by Fender in the early 60s, and since their arrival (after the very popular Telecaster) became extremely iconic. Today, they are as valued as any guitar with the original effects of the time. The initial manufacture of these guitars has changed a lot compared to today’s methods and materials, and for that reason alone, these vintage models have become sought-after collector’s items. But it is a good question what makes them so valued among experts and fans of the works of this brand, so some explanations below. Fender Strat and Vintage Tone The Stratoca ..read more

Choosing effects pedals correctly is something a beginner doesn’t usually do, much less set them up properly once they’re installed. Even if you do a preliminary search as to which effect could best suit your needs and budget, the number of parameters as well as the many variables present in the instrument or amplifier will make its configuration confusing. Below we explain a little about what can be found in each of the different types of effects pedals, this also applies to bass and vocal pedals. What settings do the stompboxes have To begin with, each type of effect has its general paramete ..read more

After the shock caused by the great demand for vintage guitar pedals, the manufacture of electric guitar fuzz effects as well as that of other types of guitar effects in analog pedal format have multiplied, something that is a nightmare for those who start in the world of effects pedals. It is not possible to give an exact figure for all the effects pedals on the market, especially since many manufacturers around the world each year develop models that fail to be imported. However, it is more convenient to know some popular brands as well as the types of effects that exist, and with that infor ..read more

An effects pedal for guitar is nothing more than an electronic circuit through which the signal of the sound captured by the instrument is passed, the types of guitar pedals alter this signal by means of knobs from which the parameters of the applied effect can be modified. Thanks to guitar pedals it is possible to obtain a great variety of complex sounds. Thinking of a guitar, bass, or vocals without the support of these effects is simply impossible, and thanks to their diversity, they have found a place in a wide variety of different musical styles and have become the key piece of the styles ..read more

The rock of the ’70s was undoubtedly a style that completely changed the way of making and listening to music forever, the massive arrival of electric instruments, as well as rock pedals that modified their sounds through analog components, meant something completely innovative. It is not surprising that today that long-awaited sound is revived thanks to today’s resources, and that a guitar effects pedal that was previously inaccessible, now costs as little as a couple of bucks in a computer software version. The point is that the essential guitar pedals for rock in its traditional form are no ..read more

The best sound for the guitar comes from the right choice of a few effects on the pedalboard, and this has been proven by important guitarists in the style. Rock from its beginnings (and whose sound is sought to be reproduced) was born with a limited number of effects compared to those of today, although this does not mean that such a selection must be carried out to the letter. With the right choice of effects, it will be possible to have many possibilities in terms of sound, as well as the versatility to experiment with other styles, so it is only enough to take into account a couple of thin ..read more

The classic and traditional sound of the guitar that has been pushed to the limit by the hand of important instrumentalists throughout history, has meant that the need to try to reproduce them cannot be ignored. Given this, there are hundreds of fans interested in feeding their pedalboard with some known effect of their idols. The truth is, it is difficult to duplicate the sound of some musicians, but that does not mean that it is not possible to find your own without losing the essence of the vintage sound that you want, and that is what we will cover next. Fresh Guitar Tone From the shape an ..read more

Blues is a style that maintained its heyday until the late 70’s to be succeeded by rock and its nascent variations, which kept their roots in the same style. Blues today has evolved, but its traditional aesthetics have taken a presence these days among the styles that are constantly reinventing themselves on new grounds. The characteristic sound of Blues is something that has become somewhat difficult to reproduce faithfully, especially since its quality was the manufacture of the instruments and effects of its time. However, some important manufacturers of instruments and equipment for these ..read more

The legends of the guitar were raised for their large number of features, among these, their guitar tone pedals as well as their flawless technique that makes masterful use of their own and traditional elements to create new ways of playing the guitar. Hereunder, some of the most important exponents in the world of the guitar will be mentioned, as well as, the effects they use to achieve the tone with which they have managed to go down in history with their instrument. Vintage Pedals Legends Although it is hard to believe the best guitarists make use of few effects, and in some cases with modi ..read more