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...
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....
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....
Today we’re discussing some great alternatives to recording guitars through micing up your guitar cabinet in a large studio that you may not have access to. Particularly, if you lack the variety of microphones to use for that situation. In these circumstances, we...
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...
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...
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...
In this episode of Eddie’s Corner, Sound Pure electric guitar specialist Eddie Berman provides some insight on how to play scales from a horizontal standpoint, helping you break out of your comfort zone of vertical pentatonic scales. E D B A G is the...
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...
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...
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...
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...