Finally Played My First Open Mic
I’ve been terrified of performing in front of people, but last night I forced myself onto a tiny coffee shop stage. My hands were shaking, my strumming went out of time, but I got through two songs and when it was over, I felt ten feet tall. Anyone else remember their first time playing for strangers?
The First Time I Plugged Into a Tube Amp, I Got Goosebumps
I’d been playing solid state forever, then a friend let me crank his old Fender tube amp. The way it breathed and pushed back under my fingers — I’ll never forget that feeling. Have you ever had one of those “holy sh*t, this is what tone means” moments?
Pedalboard Chaos Is My Happy Place
I keep telling myself I’ll build a neat, organized board. Instead, I’ve got cables everywhere, pedals half-velcroed, and settings that I’ll never remember. But every time I stomp around, something magical happens. Anyone else secretly love the chaos?
Vintage Guitars vs Modern Builds: Tone vs Reliability
There’s something about holding an old guitar that feels like touching history, but modern builds have consistency that can’t be beat. I’ve played gigs where a vintage neck just sang, and others where I was terrified of a string popping mid-song. How do you reconcile the romance of old instruments with practical realities?
Analog Pedals vs Digital Multi-Effects: Which Feels More Alive?
I’ve been wrestling with this for years. Sometimes I feel like my fingers are part of the pedalboard with analog effects, like the signal flows through me. But digital boards are so convenient, I can dial in anything without carrying a truckload of gear. Does anyone else get that sense of connection or do you find the sound and versatility of digital wins every time?
Stratocaster vs Les Paul
Stratocaster vs Les Paul — two iconic guitars with distinct tones. Compare pickup configurations, neck profiles, and sustain characteristics to see which fits your style best, and how players adapt each to genres.
Tube Amps vs Solid State: Which Still Rules the Stage?
Tube Amps vs Solid State: Which Still Rules the Stage? A debate that keeps the guitar world lit. This post dives into why the choice matters to tone, feel, and stage presence. I want real stories, measured takes, recordings vs stage experience, and tradeoffs between practicality and myth. Drop links to clips, amps, and pedalchains. No marketing fluff: personal tone wins. Tell us how your fingers, not your gear, cha
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I’ve been playing for over a decade now, gigged small venues, recorded a few EPs, taught students, nothing too fancy but not a complete beginner either.
I wanted to love tube amps. I bought into the hype early. Owned a Vox AC15, a Fender Hot Rod Deluxe, even flirted with a Mesa for a while lol. But after years of use i feel like:
They’re insanely expensive compared to what solid-state or modeling offers now.
Tubes wear out. Biasing, microphonics, noise. It’s like owning a vintage car.
You can’t push them to the sweet spot at home without annoying the neighbors.
And they’re heavy as hell. Like actually miserable to move to a gig.
Meanwhile, modelers and modern solid-state amps sound damn close, cost half as much (or less), and give me consistency and volume control.
At this point, it feels like tube amps are more about identity than practicality.
I know tone is subjective, and that’s fine, but am I crazy for thinking tube amps just aren’t worth the hassle anymore unless you’re a collector or purist?
Anyone else hit a wall in their playing lately?
I’ve been playing daily for years, but for the past month, I’ve just been stuck. Same licks, same routines, no excitement. Even new gear didn’t help.
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