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Last week, we talked about the history of electric guitars and how the first ones came to be. However, we may be forgetting about one very important item used for playing electric guitars; amplifiers. Amplifiers have some interesting history behind them, too, and they weren’t always as advanced and reliable as they are now. Let’s take a look at the… Read More »Early History of the Amplifier
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Acoustic guitars have a long and interesting history, as we previously discussed on the blog, but did you know that electric guitars have a pretty interesting history as well? Electric guitars are a more modern instrument that were created after the acoustic guitar, and they may be a little more modern than you previously thought. While acoustic guitars became hugely… Read More »The Origins of the Electric Guitar
Learning to play the guitar can be overwhelming with its plethora of concepts; from handling techniques to music reading. It also is not just as simple as buying a guitar and freestyle jamming! There are other things that you need to pick up with your shiny new guitar. Some of these things are absolutely essential to getting started on the… Read More »5 Essential Items For Beginner Guitarists
The guitar is, no doubt, an awesome instrument. With it, musicians have the power to create either soft, gentle music or hard, head-thrashing beats; these instruments sound great doing both! Did you know, though, that the modern guitar did not always exist in its current form? It sort of “evolved” over time to become what it has today. The very… Read More »The Early History of Guitars
There are many talented musicians throughout history, and there is absolutely no doubt about that. Ever since instruments existed, there has been someone who could play them in ways that others could only dream of. However, there have been some musicians in particular that have been so incredible that they inspire other musicians’ playing style; it’s so influential that it… Read More »The World’s Most Influential Musicians
Looking for that rich, warm, smooth tone? Throw out your tubes and replace them with transistors. No, really! We often talk around here about tubes vs solid state. Whether you believe you can hear the difference or not, there is some consensus, at least in the most extreme examples, that smooth, warm, round, rich, gentle etc. are ‘tubey’ sounds, and… Read More »Making the Transition to Transistors
Here at Mission, nothing makes us happier than seeing our customers create awesome music with our products. So in this week’s blog, we’re going to feature some videos of musicians using Mission gear! Let’s start with this video of Marco, a very talented guitarist! You can hear and feel the passion in every note. Check out all the amazing sounds… Read More »Mission Gear in Action
Guitar pedals are wonderful devices that enable musicians to create interesting and unique sounds in their music, and most of us use them without a second thought. It’s rare to find a guitarist without some sort of pedal in their arsenal; even those who play recreationally have at least one or two trusty pedals. They simply just exist, and always… Read More »Guitar Pedals: A Short History
So, summer NAMM was cancelled and it’s unclear if the winter show in 2021 will proceed or in what form. This could put a stop to a show tradition for me visiting Trader Sam’s Enchanted Tiki Bar for some Tiki Tiki Tiki Tiki Tiki (five Tikis) Rum cocktails. You may ask what this has to do with this column, but… Read More »Nuclear Secrets of the Tiki Room
There’s a mixture of science and Mojo in miking up a guitar cabinet. As long as you have the time, space, and equipment available, it’s all part of the tone. However, unless we are setting up shop for a few weeks to record the new album, most of us are much more usually trying to get as much done as… Read More »Miking a Cab the Easy Way