The Difference Between Overdrive And Distortion

If you were to ask ten different musicians about the differences between distortion and overdrive chances are you’ll get ten different answers. They will all most likely do it by trying to describe what each sounds like. In other words, they will be describing the effect’s tonal qualities rather than what it is technically doing to a guitar signal. Still, the line between distortion and overdrive tend to blend together so much that it’s pretty hard to draw a line between the two, especially when it comes to effects pedals. In this article, we take a closer look at these two popular effects from inside and out in order to give you a clearer picture.

 

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Common Mistakes Made By Beginner Guitarists

We’ve all met that person. It might even be you – that budding rookie musician who picks up the guitar for the first time with high hopes of one day shredding like the masters only to put it down a few months later because of all the frustration that comes with learning how to play a new instrument. Many of those early frustrations are usually caused by few all too common mistakes. By correcting these common mistakes and playing with patience and plenty of dedication, you'll make your guitar journey a lot more fruitful and enjoyable.

 

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The Most Expensive Guitars In The World

In 2004, Stevie Ray Vaughan's iconic 1964 Stratocaster "Lenny" was sold at auction for an astounding $623,500. While that is definitely a huge amount of money, that's not even enough for it to crack the top ten most expensive guitars (it lands at number 11). Below, we gathered up every ax sold at auction that managed to go for more, some for much more! And it comes as no surprise that each of these was owned at one time or another by some of the biggest names in rock and roll history. 

 

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Tips For Effective Practice Sessions

There's no getting around it -- if you want to rock like the best of them, you have to put in the time, work and dedication. And while there is no secret shortcut, there are things you can do to get the most out of your sessions. The following tips should keep you from wasting your potential and work smarter, not harder because it doesn't matter how many hours you sink in if it doesn't actually make you a better player.
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Brand Spotlight: ART Microphone PreAmps

Along with the vocalist and the mic, a microphone preamplifier plays a large and important role in the final overall sound. You don't want to skimp on just any old preamp. Luckily, ART's selection of preamplifiers offers the very best in technology, features and sound quality and are sure to help you get the most out of your mic collection! On the road, in nightclubs, arenas, recording studios, auditoriums, churches, rehearsal halls, basements or garages, ART products have gained the loyalty of customers worldwide -- and for good reason. Their passion for music and the creative process is reflected in all of their products. Below are just of few of their awesome preamps that are sure to take your sound to the next level.

 

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Walrus Audio Announce Two New Pedals At NAMM 2016

Known for their highly versatile and highly stylized effects, Walrus Audio unveiled two brand new pedals that will soon be joining their lineup: the Julia Chorus/Vibrato and the Contraband Fuzz. With its ability to blend between Chorus and Vibrato effects, The Julia allows players to take their sound to strange new places. The Contraband and its simple design meanwhile aim to take the fluff out of the Fuzz pedal. After taking a good look at both of them, we can say that these pedals are sure to continue the pedal maker's penchant for creative takes on well-known effects.

 

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NAMM 2016: A Few Of Our Favorites From Fender

Fender was in full force at this year’s Winter NAMM, featuring hundreds of great new products including electric guitars, acoustics, amps, powered speakers, in-ear monitors and more. While there was enough at the convention to keep us busy for weeks on end, there were definitely a few standouts that we just had to share. Below are just a few of the pieces of gear that caught our eye at the Fender booth during Winter NAMM 2016!

 

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