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"Tis so Sweet to Trust in Jesus" - Solo Fingerstyle Guitar
Watch this solo fingerstyle guitar rendition of the classic hymn "Tis so Sweet to Trust in Jesus" by Nate Savage
Nate Savage
May 13, 20251 min read


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


Empress Heavy Menace vs. JHS Angry Charlie: High-Gain Pedal Shootout
This video and blog are all about finding that perfect high-gain pedal that can both chug and soar. Can one box cover tight, aggressive rhythm tones and smooth, sustaining lead tones?
Heavy Menace: Sharp, articulate, aggressive. Great for tight, modern rhythm tones. Soaring leads are possible, but it can lean a little sharp if you're not careful.
Angry Charlie: Creamy, mid-forward saturation. Gorgeous for leads and solos. Not quite heavy enough for what I like in a true me
Nate Savage
Apr 21, 20253 min read
Does Your Strumming Sound Boring
Hi fam, When you are working your way to an intermediate or advanced level of strumming, it can be easy to feel like you sound a bit...
Nate Savage
Jan 9, 20251 min read


16th Note Strumming Simplified
I know that 16th note strumming patterns can be intimidating and frustrating at first. That’s why I wanted to make you a “16 Note Checklist"
Nate Savage
Jan 2, 20253 min read


The #1 Intermediate Strumming Skill
Are you struggling to reach a solid intermediate level of strumming? I know it can feel like a huge leap to make that transition from a...
Nate Savage
Dec 26, 20241 min read
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