Comments on: 7 Ways To Improve Your Tone (Without Spending a Dime)

By: gordy

gordy — Mon, 13 Dec 2010 15:53:12 +0000

It all boils down to common sense. Also good quality cables make a huge difference, when I first started playing, I fell into the cheapest cable possible hole. Cheap cables suck the life out of your axe. another good way is a nice cap upgrade they only cos like £1.50 each but 400v caps make great difference. However I do agree with no3 as even the best of us forget that.

By: Nelson

Nelson — Tue, 27 Apr 2010 05:01:26 +0000

Thanks for the tips, but I was actually hoping for something a little more ground breaking. I think this article helps to reinforce good basic knowledge about how to tweak your tone, but I’ve seen similar ones, over the years. I thought maybe there would be something different. That said, good luck to all those in search of better tone. Keep your eyes, and ears, open!

By: ooconnor

ooconnor — Wed, 14 Apr 2010 21:58:02 +0000

Regardless of your current setup whether electric or acoustic – go for heavier pick, heavier strings, higher action, play loud – gain is for pussies.

By: maz

maz — Wed, 14 Apr 2010 16:36:07 +0000

torr71— Your pickup pole pieces (the metal dot under each string) will have an actual screw for the pole piece… just tighten or loosen to taste…..

By: torr71

torr71 — Fri, 09 Apr 2010 13:23:46 +0000

“With some pickups you can even adjust each pole’s height under the string”
How can you tell if you have this type of Pick-up and how do you do this adjustment,,,
Thanks
Peace

By: Steve

Steve — Tue, 30 Mar 2010 08:39:14 +0000

Very good list esp, I agree with Tammy, listen to who you are blending in with.
I also think that with multi-effect pedals you need to work at your sound and explore it more to understand how it is made up. Rather than picking a ready made patch that you don't know how to tweak to improve or just change.

By: Corey

Corey — Wed, 24 Mar 2010 21:12:21 +0000

Thanks a lot. Glad you liked it. I agree, it's hard to believe how many people sometimes forget this — including myself sometimes!

By: tammy

tammy — Tue, 23 Mar 2010 16:00:37 +0000

Wow Corey this is fantastic. I truly love Number 3 – Listen to your BAND. It's imperative we remember to work as a GROUP even if we're a soloist as most lead players are. Wonderful post, nicely thought out and immediately applicable!