When I first started running sound oh so long ago, the electric guitar was the last thing a churchgoer would expect to see. Today, it’s commonplace. Just to be clear, yes, we did have color television back then. The electric guitar can be played as a lead instrument, rhythm instrument, and even ... Read More
An acoustic guitar produces a wonderful range of sounds from warm bass tones to crisp high notes; a range of 70hz to 700hz. Because guitars are made out of different types of wood, they can produce different overall sounds. Some guitars have an overall warm sound, others are bright, and ... Read More
Have you ever wanted to "go all Hulk" on an acoustic guitar by smashing it into tiny pieces? Ever had a time when every change you made to a guitar's EQ only made it sound worse? Let's look at the possible reasons for your frustration and what you can do to get the sound you want. There are three ... Read More
Want a great sounding acoustic guitar mix? Check out these eight tips that should have your acoustic guitar mix sounding great. 1. Check out the acoustic guitar's on-board amplifier settings Acoustic guitars can have on-board amplifiers with EQ settings. If the guitar's EQ settings aren't ... Read More
[UPDATE: Check out this HUGE new article on mixing acoustic guitars!] I'm behind the mixer and the pastor starts strumming a familiar sound. He starts singing and I KNOW I've heard the song before. I can't place it but I KNOW it's not a church song. Then it hits me, he's re-written the words ... Read More
Guitar and bass amps on stage can be frustrating as stage noise grows and house mix control seems to be hampered. There are valid reasons for these amps so let's look at the options available. There are three ways of working with guitar and bass amplifiers and the choice is up to you. 1. Use an ... Read More
It's my responsibility to know how to fix acoustic guitar issues when they happen. I'm not talking about a busted a string; I'm talking about audio issues. Over the years, I've dealt with everything from loose internal pickups, to dead batteries in the onboard EQ, to a simple issue that made me ... Read More
How does one EQ an acoustic guitar? It's not a simple one-step process but a process that begins on stage. Chris Huff walks you through every step, from determining the natural sound of the guitar to dealing with monitor feedback to the final EQ and effects work. He includes steps to avoid common ... Read More
