Blog & Youtube
This is where you’ll see the latest in what I’m up to and things that interest me. I also run a hobby Youtube Channel that focuses on technology and creating fun guitar tones through the Helix platform.
If you’re also interested in tech or heavy music, feel free to check out my channel or continue scrolling through some of the supplemental content on this page!
Do Guitar Pickups Matter? Seymour Duncan Comparison
In this video, I compare three different Seymour Duncan pickup setups to see how they stack up for metal tones.
Each guitar is demoed with the same amp model so you can hear how these classic Duncan pickups handle riffs, leads, and cleans. If you’re considering swapping pickups for metal, djent, or modern rock tones, this shootout should help you decide.
Mod an Epiphone or Buy A Gibson Les paul for metal?
Gibson vs. Epiphone, a tale as old as time! Or at least this article takes it a bit of a different direction. I won’t be comparing the stock Probuckers; instead I’ll be using a fresh set of Seymour Duncans in my Les Paul Custom!
Squier Classic Vibe Jazzmaster | Gear Review
The Squier Classic Vibe Jazzmaster is a guitar a didn’t expect to own, but I’m so happy I do.
Shortly after picking up the J Mascis signature Jazzmaster, I stumbled across a used listing on Guitar Center I couldn’t take my mind off of…
Squier Classic Vibe 70’s Precision Bass | Gear Review
I’ve always wanted to pick up a bass for putting together quick mixes. Whether it’s alternative rock, metalcore, or any other genre, the idea of filling a mix with an actual bass over a midi instrument was interesting to me. Learn more about this awesome bass and the QC issues I experienced along the way!
A Mesa Rectifier Tone I Like???
We’ve heard it in almost every nu-metal album in the 2000’s from Linkin Park to Korn, but I’ve personally never connected with this amp when actually playing it in person. That’s The Mesa Rectifier.
My Favorite 5150 HX Stomp Tone
I’ve been wanting to share my favorite 5150 patch for HX Stomp for a while and finally got around to uploading a video to YouTube! This one is special because it’s my primary tone that I use live with my band, Rumors.