Amp Classification - What's the difference?
We often get asked questions regarding tube amp 'classification'. Is Class A superior to Class B? What are the differences? Here are a few simple tips to help demistify the wonderful world of tubes!
"Although the business did not open until March 1988, the story of “The Rock Inn” really starts in 1979, when I travelled from Melbourne to Perth on tour with my band and fell in love with Perth, and Western Australia.
After 3 months of solid touring and gigging in the West we headed back, but my trusty ’68 Dodge truck only made it to Ceduna before warping the head and having a total cardiac arrest. The truck then had to be towed to Adelaide and then put on the rail to get it home, needless to say all the touring funds were gone and then some! I then got a job in a music shop to pay off the debts and eight years later ... "
We often get asked questions regarding tube amp 'classification'. Is Class A superior to Class B? What are the differences? Here are a few simple tips to help demistify the wonderful world of tubes!
Re-stringing your guitar is a task all guitar players will come across at some point - and its actually easier than some might think! Here's a basic rundown of how we do it ...
Ordering effects is one of those things where you can be free to let your ears be the judge. However this is a common order that is a great place to start.
"Intonation" refers to the pitch accuracy of an instrument. In the case of guitars - the distance from the nut to the bridge is where intonation is affected.