How to Mic an Electric Guitar Amplifier with Multiple Microphones

How to Mic an Electric Guitar Amplifier with Multiple Microphones

Here we will discuss recording electric guitar by miking the front and back of an amp as well as using a room mic. The front microphone is obviously going to give you the direct sound of the amplifier. By blending in the back side of the amp, you get a full picture of...
An Intro to Recording Acoustic Guitar – Sound Pure Gear Tip

An Intro to Recording Acoustic Guitar – Sound Pure Gear Tip

Some of the most frequently asked questions here at the shop are “Where do I start?”, “How do I get into recording my guitar that I just purchased?”, or “Hey I’m getting into recording, where do I begin?”. An acoustic guitar is a really good place to start....
Ribbon Microphone Comparison on Electric Guitar Amp

Ribbon Microphone Comparison on Electric Guitar Amp

In this microphone shootout, we’ve focused on four of our favorite and most commonly used ribbon microphones. The Shure KSM 313, the Royer R121, the Coles 4038, and the AEA R84. A reminder, these microphones are eligible for our free Try Before You Buy, demo program....
How to Pack a Guitar for Shipping

How to Pack a Guitar for Shipping

What you’ll need Packing tape – Moving or packing tape is preferred, Things like duct tape, electrical tape, other tape may not hold on to the box well enough during shipping.  Scrap cardboard or foam – This will be used to insulate the gear from the inside of...
Acoustic Guitar Body Sizes Explained

Acoustic Guitar Body Sizes Explained

  Body Width/Depth vs. Playability A bigger box means a bigger sound, but often can be a bigger demand on the player as far as getting comfortable around the physical size.  Some folks find wide tops are an encumbrance; some can’t do deep bodies.  With acoustic...
Acoustic Guitar String Gauges

Acoustic Guitar String Gauges

In this episode of gear tips, Sound Pure acoustic guitar specialist Barrett Brooks answers questions and provides some insight on string gauge for acoustic guitars. Most acoustic guitars will come standard with 12 gauge strings. While 12’s are a great choice, you...
Torrefied Guitars Explained

Torrefied Guitars Explained

Torrefaction, all in all, is the process of baking the woods used in the construction of the guitar, most often the top. This process is typically done with high-quality pieces of wood such as Adirondack Spruce or Sitka. The pieces of wood are placed into an oven or...
Humidity and Your Guitar

Humidity and Your Guitar

In this episode of Gear Tips, Sound Pure acoustic guitar specialist Derek Lebo answers questions that are frequently asked regarding humidity and guitars. The best range to keep guitars in is 45-55% relative humidity. 40-60% is the wide range you want to be in and if...
Eddie’s Corner: Using a Graphic EQ to Reshape Your Solo Tone

Eddie’s Corner: Using a Graphic EQ to Reshape Your Solo Tone

In this installment of Eddie’s Corner, electric guitar specialist Eddie Berman shares some tips on using a graphic equalizer after your overdrive pedal to adjust your guitar sound. To demonstrate the changes you can make using a graphic EQ pedal, Eddie used an Xact...
Changing Strings with Locking Tuners

Changing Strings with Locking Tuners

In this Sound Pure Gear Tip, guitar specialist Michael Buckley runs us through his process for changing strings using locking tuners. Michael explains that the most important thing about changing strings is making sure everything is taught and running in line. You’ll...