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One Man’s Ceiling…

By Big Cab Daddy
Fender Musical Instruments Corporation

Image via Wikipedia I had a chance to record my son's band, Lungs They Burn this weekend. Same deal as last time I talked about recording ; a low budget, cheap guitar deal all the way. But what I wanted to talk about today was an interaction that took place between the guitar player, singer/songwriter Sean and myself. He gets this whirring, twirly type of sound that I've always sought after. In fact, I've bought pedals trying to attain that sort of sound. But half way through the session, Sean wasn't happy with his sound. When that happens, there is... »

Weekly Cheap Guitar Finds – 3/20/09

By Big Cab Daddy
XLR3 cable connectors, female on left and male...

Image via Wikipedia Best USB Microphone Review | Audio Throttle As more and more audio recording is done with computers, the need for easily connecting a microphone to record instruments has increased. A USB microphone is a quick and simple solution: a quality condenser microphone directly connects to a computer via a USB port, bypassing the need for an audio interface, preamp... »

Buying Cheap Guitars Locally

By Big Cab Daddy
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Image via Wikipedia I recently wrote about shopping for cheap guitars on eBay. Today I want to write about buying locally instead of over the internet including eBay. The benefits of buying locally are talked about and written about in many places: The money stays in your community You know what you are getting beforehand You have someone to turn to for service and support You... »


Buying Cheap Guitars On eBay

By Big Cab Daddy
eBay Inc.

Image via Wikipedia eBay is a pretty great place to look for cheap guitars. I've bought (and sold) all kinds of things on eBay with very good success and only a few disappointments. Of the disappointments, I'd say at least half... »

Which guitar should you buy?

By Audrey Tan
Electric guitar

Image by nzgabriel via Flickr If you never had your own guitar before but you decided on purchasing one now, you need to realize you are about to start a major enterprise that can give you a headache... »

Famous Guitars: Using Guitars the Pros Use

By Big Cab Daddy
Dana Strum live with Slaughter on June 21, 200...

Image via Wikipedia How much stock to you put in what guitars your favorite rock star plays? Obviously, guitar manufacturers think you put a whole lot of stock into it because they pay or "sponsor" musicians to use... »