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Feb 11th, 2010

Why Do Live Guitars Have No Leads?

This week’s question is as follows: Question: Why is it that when you see a video of a band playing live on youtube or something there are no guitar cables to the amp? are there wireless guitars? Answer: The use a wireless system to transmit to a receiver plugged into the amp/pedals. Very simple actually.

Feb 10th, 2010

Lead Guitar?

I just love answering these lead guitar questions. Here’s another: Question: this question is for all you rock guitarists out there…. can any of you guys pleeeeeease give me the tabs for some very basic lead stuff that would sound ok for a rock song. I know lots of it is made up on the spot, [...]

Feb 10th, 2010

Do You Think a Base is Better Than a Lead Guitar?

A tough lead guitar question this week. Let’s dive straight in Question: Do You Think a Base is Better Than a Lead Guitar? Answer: i think i prefer lead guitar. because its more cool while bass guitar only provide the background music. But bass guitar is important too.. so its ur choice. if u prefer to play when not so much [...]

Feb 9th, 2010

Now Then, Back in the 70's when You Went to See Some Guitar Based Band, 3/4 the Way Through the Set the Lead

A tough lead guitar question this week. Let’s dive straight in Question: Guitarist would do some solo guitar work all on his own, now we knew that as free style, What do you kids of today call it??? P.S This is a good question!! Answer: I remember this so well from my 80’s rock concert days. The guitarist [...]

Feb 9th, 2010

What Guitar Does the Muse Lead Guitarist Use?

This week’s question is a good one. Let’s have a look: Question: the band muse. i dont know what guitar he uses. can sum1 please tell me? Answer: Matt uses Hugh Manson custom made guitars made in Devon,Exeter in the UK.He’s got a quite good number of Mansons.Known as "mattocasters" (matt + telecaster).The first and most [...]

Feb 3rd, 2010

My Epiphone Les Paul is Not Bein Amplified.Its Definitly the Guitar.When I Put the Lead in Nothin Happens.HELP

This week’s question is as follows: Question: My Epiphone Les Paul is Not Bein Amplified.Its Definitly the Guitar.When I Put the Lead in Nothin Happens.HELP Answer: My guess is that its the guitar cord. Jiggle it around. Does the sound come on and then maybe go out again? If so, you have a short in the cord.

Feb 3rd, 2010

Why Do,s Everyone Go on About Lead Guitar Solo,s Usually Hotel California Has Any One out There ?

We’ve had a reader question come in on the subject of lead guitar. Let’s take a look: Question: bothered to listen properly to the "california " bassline it is also superb it just makes the whole song right but the lead is also outstanding obviously but I do tend to [...]

Feb 2nd, 2010

Without Sounding Anti Feminist Ok. Women Dont Seem to Make Good Lead Guitar Players is There an Explanation?

I just love answering these lead guitar questions. Here’s another: Question: Guys and gals i said…LEAD GUITARISTS!! Answer: Oh brother, some of the answers to this question are just absurd. Sorry girls, I’m sure you don’t want to hear this, but it’s the truth. There’s no real argument. Yes, there are a handful of decent female guitarists, but [...]

Feb 1st, 2010

What Does a Lead Foot Guitar Pedal Do?

This week’s question is a good one. Let’s have a look: Question: What Does a Lead Foot Guitar Pedal Do? Answer: Lead Foot is a brand of effects pedal. They make volume and sustain pedals and also switches to allow switching from one amp to another.

Feb 1st, 2010

Advice on Starting to Learn Lead Electric Guitar?

Another lead guitar question has come in this week. Let’s tackle it straight away: Question: Eg a good guitar to start with, amp, resources, how much its going to cost, whats a good way to learn? Music style I like is blues/rock Black Keys, White Stripes, Buddy Guy, Keith Richards. Answer: Well.. A great guitar for beginners.. a [...]