How To Get Classic Black Sabbath Tone On A Budget

I was actually inspired to attempt this based on a recent video that Reverb.com put out about getting the Black Sabbath tone.  However, they used expensive gear.  My modus operandi is to be a cheapskate, so I thought "how could I get that tone as cheap as possible?" Furthermore, I set out to do this with gear... Continue Reading →

Guitar Memes, Vol. 4

If you aren't following my social media, you're missing out! (These are all original memes I made, not just reposting others') Cheers, Chuck Support This Blog Each Time You Shop On Amazon.com Or eBay!  Doesn't cost you an extra penny! Just click on these pictures below!

S’NAMM 2019: Fender Tonemaster?

Edit: they're finally available! Click the images below to be whisked away to amazon: Like any jerk on the internet, I'm going to give my thoughts on Fender's new amp release of the Tonemaster range at Summer NAMM 2019 without having actually played the gear.  That's what the internet is here for: uniformed ranting.  This... Continue Reading →

The Dark Side Of Counterfeit Guitars

If you buy counterfeit guitars, you are supporting modern day slavery.   Now that I have your attention.  With all of the hullabaloo surrounding Gibson's video threatening to sue "counterfeiters" and urging customers to #playauthentic, I think a major travesty is getting swept under the rug.  Sure, I've had a blast poking fun at Gibson for... Continue Reading →

Guitar Memes, Volume 2

I keep having more and more fun making these memes, so I'm going to try to keep them coming! Huh? Seriously, wear some hearing protection folks! Thanks, Musician's Friend I had fun with this format. Who else spent hours drooling over Musician's Friend catalogs in the pre-internet days? I would just read it front to... Continue Reading →

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