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Minor Scale & 6th Mode Explained: Guitar Theory For Beginners
We have talked a lot about music theory for guitarists, and so far we have stuck to the Major Keys and Modes. Today we look at the Minor Scale for the first time, and talk about how to use it! Easy Theory For Guitarists: The Minor Scale We have been exploring some basic music theory…
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Major Scale & 1st Mode on Guitar Explained (The Easy Way)
Getting into basic music theory can be confusing, so let’s take a look at where it all starts. The Major Scale and Ionian mode are a great place to begin! Today we show you the easy way to learn. Basic Music Theory: Start Here! We have talked about basic music theory here a few times.…
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The Pedals Jack White Used To Make Elephant
Wanna dial in Jack White’s iconic guitar tone? You’ll need a very specific selection of pedals – here’s everything you need to know Right out the gate, I want to say that in this post we’ll be focussing on Jack White’s guitar sound during his tenure in The White Stripes, specifically looking at the band’s finest…
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NEW Schecter Rob Scallon Guitars Review: In 6,7, AND 8 String Configurations!
These new Schecter Rob Scallon guitars were teased during the “Biggest Shred Collab 2021”. Well it looks like they are finally here! Let’s take a look at all 3 of them! Schecter Rob Scallon C-1 Guitars: Finally Here! We are Schecter enthusiasts here at Electrikjam. For one, I am exclusively a Schecter player and hopefully…
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Electric Guitar Types And Genres: Does Tradition Even Matter In 2022?
Different Electric guitar types and models all have a different sound. But there are some myths and legends about which guitar is best for a genre. Today we try to put the myths to rest, and talk about what really matters: Tone Electric Guitar Types And Models: Everyone Has An Opinion… And just because someone…
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Jack White Guitar Tuning – Here’s What He Uses Most…
What guitar tuning does Jack White use? Here’s a look at all the different tunings he used in The White Stripes, The Dead Weather, and The Raconteurs, as well as his solo records… Jack White’s new album Fear of The Dawn has just landed and it is as weird and eclectic as you’d expect. As…
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Jack White LOVES Horrible, Difficult Guitars – Here’s Why…
Arguably one of the most well-known guitarists of the last 20 years, Jack White has a rather odd relationship with guitars – he likes them cheap and nasty… If you have millions in the bank, the potential for deals and endorsements with every major guitar brand on the planet, choosing to play god-awful guitars that make…
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Positive Grid RIFF Review: A Crazy New Way To Record ANYWHERE!
The Positive Grid RIFF is a brand new way to record practically anywhere. But how does it work and what does it come with? Today we break it down. Positive Grid RIFF: Making Recording Easy? I have a good friend that recently decided to set up his home computer to record using amp sims, and…
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New Seymour Duncan Pickups Announced For 2022: 3 AMAZING Classics Meet Modern Design!
The 3 new Seymour Duncan pickups that were just announced are modern takes on some classic sounds. Today we got over each one in detail! New Seymour Duncan Pickups For 2022: Some Fan Favorites! Seymour Duncan pickups are a staple of the modern guitar industry. Every few years, Duncan adds new pickups to keep up…
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Getting Started With REAPER DAW: A Beginner’s Guide…
REAPER DAW is often recommended as a great beginner Digital Audio Workstation, but it can be a little confusing for any first timer. Today, we take a look at how to get started recording your own riffs! Getting Started With REAPER DAW: The Basics I get asked about recording guitar for the first time about…
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Adam Jones Pedalboard: What Does TOOL Guitarist Use?
Adam Jones has a killer, near-instantly recognizable guitar tone that is built on very specific amps, cabinets, and, of course, pedals. Here’s a complete breakdown of Adam Jones’ pedalboard… I was lucky enough to catch TOOL last week. I had amazing seats right at the front, so I could literally see everything Adam Jones was…
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Guitar Pickup Positions 101: Which Pickup Should You Use For…
Your guitar pickup positions can be really confusing for beginners, but today we are going to take a look at which pickup positions do what, and how they are usually used. Guitar Pickup Positions: The Beginner’s Mystery I get this question from students so often, that I thought it was time to write an article…
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Kurt Cobain NEVER Used Stock Fender Pickups – Here’s Why…
No one has ever said that Fender’s stock pickups are crap, but Kurt Cobain clearly wasn’t a fan. Here’s why Kurt ALWAYS swapped out his Fender’s pickups for something a little nastier… Kurt Cobain is well known for using Fender guitars. During his painfully short career, he used Strats, Jaguars, Mustangs, and even a self-built…
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Why Kurt Cobain ONLY Played “Crap” Fender Guitars…
Kurt Cobain’s favorite guitar was the Fender Mustang – but not for the reasons you think… When Nevermind dropped, Kurt Cobain’s money worries were over. He was a career musician that, unlike 99.9% of his peers at the time, was able to make a handsome living writing and playing music. From his humble beginnings in Aberdeen,…
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Pallbearer Gear & Guitars Guide: Dialin’ In The DOOM…
What guitars and gear to Pallbearer use to dial in its incredible guitar tone? Here’s a guide to ALL the guitars, gear, and pedals used by one of the best doom bands around, Pallbearer… If you haven’t heard Pallbearer, you’re missing out on some of the most iconic and best doom metal of recent years.…
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Johnny Depp’s Amazing Guitar Collection Revealed
Johnny Depp is an actor but he also loves his guitar and also plays in a band called Hollywood Vampires. Depp also has a wonderfully extensive guitar collection too, as you’d expect… Johnny Depp is one of the most well-known faces on the planet. Famed for his acting abilities, charitable inclinations, and iconic roles in…
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Your Guitar’s Tone Knob Explained: What It Is, And How To Use It Like A PRO!
The tone knob often gets looked over on guitars, especially when playing metal music. But it may be more beneficial than you think! Today we take a look at how to use it, and the different types. The Tone Knob: Quit Ignoring It! There are so many myths when it comes to guitar playing. These…
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Spark Amp Amp List – All The Amps & What They’re Based On
Positive Grid’s Spark Amp comes with a huge range of simulated amp tones, as well as effects. Here’s a full breakdown of ALL the amps you get access to inside the Spark Amp The Spark Amp is perhaps one of the most divisive products to ever hit the market. I cannot remember anything ever dividing…
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New DOWN Album “Potentially” In The Works
As supergroups go, they don’t get much better than DOWN. But it has been A LONG time since the last DOWN album landed. Is there hope for a new DOWN album? Here’s what you need to know… DOWN is perhaps one of the only supergroups in existence that not only lived up to expectation but…
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How TOOL’s Adam Jones Practices Guitar
Adam Jones is one of the most influential guitarists of the last 20 years. Not bad considering TOOL’s rather meager back catalog. But how does Adam Jones ensure his chops stay nice and frosty? Like everybody else, he practices – he practices a lot. But it is Jones’ approach to how he practices that he says…
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Is EZdrummer 2 Worth It? My Personal Experience
If you play guitar and regularly write and record songs, but you don’t have access to a drummer, EZdrummer 2 will quickly become your new best friend – here’s why… Back in the day when I started in music production, MIDI drums positively sucked. They just sounded terrible, only being marginally better than a click track.…
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That Time Eddie Van Halen Created The Peavey 5150: How & Why It Happened…
The Peavey 5150 is almost synonymous with metal and hard rock. It has seen many iterations over the years, but today we take a look at the classic that Eddie Van Halen created. The Peavey 5150: Eddie’s Greatest Creation Look, I am one of the biggest Van Halen fans in the world. I’m not kidding…
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Eddie Van Halen’s Guitars: Exploring The Models, Myths, & Legends…
There has never been someone as innovative as Eddie Van Halen when it comes to guitar gear. Other people have tried and failed. Eddie changed the face of rock and metal with crazy designs. Today we take a look at his biggest accomplishments. Eddie Van Halen: Talent And Innovation We recently talked about Steve Vai,…
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The Greatest Meshuggah Meme of ALL TIME…
There are plenty of great Meshuggah memes on the internet but it is one of the newest that takes the title of the greatest Meshuggah meme of all time… Meshuggah’s new album, IMMUTABLE, dropped recently and, as you’d expect, it is bloody incredible. I had high expectations ahead of its release, this band does not…
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Ben Weinman’s Guitar is Utterly Stunning – Here’s Why…
What guitar does Ben Weinman of The Dillinger Escape Plan use? A damn sexy one made by ESP – here’s everything you need to know The Dillinger Escape Plan was one of the most innovative and brilliant bands to emerge on the metal scene in the last 20 years. I can still remember the first time…
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ESP vs LTD – What’s The Difference!?
ESP and LTD guitars are both made by the same company, ESP, but the difference between the names can throw off some newer guitarists, so what is the difference between ESP and LTD? You like guitars. You’re just getting into certain brands. And you’ve seen some of your favorite guitarists – guys like James Hetfield, Bill…
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Epiphone Les Paul Prophecy Colors: What’re Your Options?
The Epiphone Les Paul Prophecy is one of the best modern electric guitars on the market right now – especially for metal. But what colors is the Epiphone Les Paul Prophecy available in? Between 2020 and 2022, there were a lot of guitars released. Plenty of them were very impressive. But one of our favorite guitars…
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Is Spark Amp Battery Powered? What You Need To Know
Positive Grid’s Spark Amp is a very cool practice amp, with a futuristic twist that involves amp sims and your phone. But is the Spark Amp battery powered? I remember when Positive Grid’s Spark Amp launched at NAMM. I watched the launch with high expectations. But what Positive Grid unveiled was way beyond what I…
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John Frusciante Explains How To Play “Can’t Stop” Properly
John Frusciante explains why 99.9% of guitarists are playing “Can’t Stop” completely wrong… John Frusciante has some of the best muting techniques in the business – both left and right-hand muting. And this, he says, is the reason why nearly everybody that learns “Can’t Stop” gets it completely wrong. But what is the correct way…
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The Guitar Pedals Jimi Hendrix Used To Create His Iconic Sound
Jimi Hendrix had an iconic guitar tone, a deafening, heavy, fuzzed-out sound that redefined an entire genre of music. But what pedals did Jimi Hendrix actually use? Jimi Hendrix is one of the key influences of nearly every guitarist working today, whether they know it or not. Hendrix’s flair for ripping through pentatonic scales, for…
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Why John Mayer DITCHED Fender For PRS
John Mayer used to play Fender Stratocaster guitars but in 2014 he turned his back on the iconic brand and switched to PRS guitars – here’s why… Getting a signature model with Fender is a bit like getting an endorsement deal with Nike if you’re an athlete. It’s a big deal, figuratively and literally. Fender is…
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Jimi Hendrix’s PREFERRED Guitar Tuning – And Why He Used It…
What guitar tuning did Jimi Hendrix use? Here’s an overview of Hendrix’s preferred guitar tuning and why he used it… Hendrix was one of the greats, a legendary pioneer when he was alive and he is now regarded as one of the greatest of all time. During his all-too-short career, Hendrix redefined rock music from…
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What Guitar Amps Do Meshuggah Use? A Guide For Djenters…
What guitar amps does Meshuggah use? Good question. Here’s the skinny on Meshuggah’s amazing custom-built guitar amps… How do you sound like Meshuggah? First, you’ll need a PHD-grade understanding of timing and rhythm; second, you’ll need an 8-string guitar, this is a must; and third, you’ll need a killer guitar amp to dial in Meshuggah’s…
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Meshuggah IMMUTABLE Review: Djently Does It…
Here’s my review of Meshuggah’s new album IMMUTABLE, a killer record from one of the best and most iconic and experimental metal bands on the planet. Meshuggah has been caving people’s heads in for three decades, and its latest album shows no signs of the band letting up. I first “got into” Meshuggah back in…
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5 Reasons Why The Orange Crush Amp is The Perfect Amp
Is the Orange Crush amp any good? Personally, I think it is the perfect practice amp – here are five simple reasons why… You can really get lost when looking at practice amps. As of right now, there are literally hundreds of potential options and, annoyingly, most of them are very, very good. You have amazing…
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Why Jimi Hendrix ONLY Played Fender Guitars
Jimi Hendrix was one of the finest guitarists to ever walk the earth. We lost him early. But his legacy and influence lives on. But why did Jimi Hendrix only ever use Fender guitars? As of 2022, Fender is one of the biggest, most well-known, and, compared to Gibson, one of the most profitable and…
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Best Strings For Drop D Tuning: Get Perfect Tension & Tone
If you’re tuning down to Drop D from standard tuning, you might want to think about switching up your strings. But what are the best strings for Drop D tuning? Let’s find out… Drop D tuning is an immensely popular guitar tuning used by loads of players in quite a few different genres of music…
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The Ibanez JEM 777: Possibly The Most Important Guitar In Metal History!
The Ibanez JEM had a huge effect on the design of guitars, and picks ups where Eddie Van Halen left off with innovation. Today we look at the beginnings of the Ibanez JEM, and it’s vital legacy. The Ibanez JEM: An Introduction… There are two type of people in the world when it comes to…
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Best Strings For Drop Tuning: From D Standard To Drop A…
Here’s a handy table that details all the best strings for drop tunings – from D Standard to Drop A…. Chances are, if you’re on this site, reading about drop tunings on guitar, you like metal or doom or sludge and you want to start playing in lower tunings to dial in that HEAVY guitar sound.…
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Yamaha Revstar Standard Review: Amazing New Additions To The Gorgeous Lineup!
The new Yamaha Revstar Standard comes in two different variations, and today we take a look at both! How do they stack up to the Element Series? Yamaha Revstar Standard: Two New Amazing Models! Last week we took a look at the Revstar Element Series which is a budget version of the Revstar. I went…
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Ghost IMPERA Review: The Classic Rock Album
Ghost is never static. It doesn’t do one thing and then run with it. Each successive album is different from the last. But how does its latest album, IMPERA, stack up against classics like Meliora? Ghost has changed quite a bit since it first exploded onto the global music scene back in 2014. Fronted by…
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BOSS GX 100 Review: The Amazingly Affordable All In One Processor!
BOSS knows how to make effects, we know that. Their budget Multi-FX units were always second fiddle to other brands. Things are definitely changing with the BOSS GX 100! The BOSS GX 100: It Has Been A Long Time Coming… The world of amp sims has definitely come a long way in the last few…
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The Guitar James Hetfield Could Not Live Without…
James Hetfield has a massive collection of guitars but he does have one guitar that he could not live without… When you’re the frontman and main riff writer of one of the biggest and most influential metal bands to ever exist, and you’ve been doing that for three decades, you tend to amass a huge…
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What Guitars Do Ghost Use? A Ghoulish Guide…
What guitars do Ghost use? In this guide we’ll look at what Tobias Forge uses to record Ghost albums and what his nameless ghouls use when they’re playing live – there’s some excellent gear coming! Ghost’s new album, IMPERA, is now out and the band, as ever, is pushing forward into new territory. In my review…
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Them Crooked Vultures New Album Update: What’s The Deal?
There is apparently a new Them Crooked Vultures album in the works. But when can we expect the new Them Crooked Vultures album to get a release date? Them Crooked Vultures, a super-group of epic proportions, featuring members of Led Zeppelin, The Foo Fighters, and Queens of The Stone Age, is apparently looking to sit…
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Yamaha Revstar Element Review: Incredible New Models For 2022!
The Yamaha Revstar Element series is the newest in a large lineup of really great budget guitars. So how do they stack up against the more expensive older models? Today we take a look. Yamaha Revstar Element: An Updated Legacy When it comes to budget guitars, Yamaha has been knocking it out of the park…
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What Guitar Tuning Do Ghost Use? A Quick Guide…
From the brain of Tobias Forge, Ghost – previously known as Ghost BC – has produced some of the biggest metal albums of the past few years. But what guitar tuning do Ghost use? Let’s find out… Ghost has a unique, yet almost pastiche sound. You know you’re listening to Ghost usually within just a few bars.…
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How To Sound Like KYUSS: Dialin’ In The Desert Sound
If you play guitar and you’re after a guitar tone similar to KYUSS, you’ll need to know how Josh Homme set up his guitar and what gear he used – here’s everything you need to know… If you want to get that quintessential desert, stoner rock sound that was originally popularised by Josh Homme and his…
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What Kind Of Pickups Are In A Les Paul Epiphone?
Thinking about buying an Epiphone Les Paul? Wondering what kind of pickups they use? We have just the guide for you. Read on to find out ALL the different types of pickups that are used inside Epiphone Les Paul guitars… What Kind Of Pickups Are In A Les Paul Epiphone? The Main 3… There are…
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The Best Epiphone Les Paul Models: 5 TOP Choices for Rock & Metal
Epiphone has always been the affordable option to Gibson for decades now, and every year they seem to get better when it comes to quality. Today, we will look at the top 5 models, spanning all of the price points. The Gibson Les Paul is an iconic guitar, and the single-cut design has been around…
