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New Revv G3 V2 Pedal Demo & Comparison
Every time I go looking for great high-gain sounds—whether it’s forums, YouTube, or reviews—the Revv G3 always comes up. It’s built a reputation as a top-tier single-space high-gain machine. So I reached out to Revv, and they generously sent over the new V2 for me to test.
I paired it up against the Empress Heavy Menace for a fairer high-gain comparison than my previous Angry Charlie matchup. This time, both pedals are definitely in the same sonic ballpark, which made for
Nate Savage
May 1, 20253 min read


Taylor Academy 12e - Real-Life Guitar Review
Hi fam, Chelsea and I recently did a fly gig in Toronto where I had to rent a guitar. Traveling with a two-year-old adds a lot of extra...
Nate Savage
Nov 28, 20232 min read


Maple vs. Rosewood Guitar Fretboards
Hi fam, I recently ended up with two new (used) Stratocasters. One has a maple fretboard, and the other has a rosewood fretboard. This...
Nate Savage
Feb 21, 20231 min read


9 Tips for Buying Used Guitars
Hi fam, I’ve been buying and selling a lot of guitars on Facebook Marketplace and craigslist lately. This made for a good opportunity to...
Nate Savage
Feb 7, 20232 min read


Should You Upgrade Your Tuning Keys?
Hi fam, I know it can be super irritating when your guitar won’t stay in tune, but there are quite a few things you can do to improve the...
Nate Savage
Jan 17, 20232 min read


I Can Only Keep 1 Guitar - Help Me Decide
I only have room for one more guitar. Help me decide between the Fender HM Strat Reissue and the Player Strat.
Nate Savage
Jan 3, 20232 min read


22 vs. 24 Fret Guitars + A Story
Hi fam, I recently picked up a new (used) guitar that I’ve been hunting down for over 16 years. It’s a 22-fret guitar, and the guitar...
Nate Savage
Nov 15, 20222 min read


A Tale of Two Semi-Hollow Guitars - Ibanez AS73FM vs. Epiphone ES-339
Hear and see the differences between these two budget friendly semi-hollow guitars. Ibanez AS73FM vs. Epiphone ES-339.
Nate Savage
Sep 19, 20222 min read


Picky About Tone? Guitar Modifications
Hi Guitar Fam, Do you like to modify your guitars, or do you prefer to leave them stock and just buy new guitars? I used to be into...
Nate Savage
Jun 29, 20212 min read


The Epic Guitar Amp No One Knows About
In the late 1970s, Gibson, Moog, and Norlin worked together to create a line of amps called the Lab Series. They were a solid-state amp...
Nate Savage
Jun 16, 20212 min read
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