The Power of Simplicity: Ritchie Dave Porter’s “Direct-to-Amp” Philosophy
In an era where guitarists often hide behind massive pedalboards and complex digital modeling, Ritchie Dave Porter is proving that […]
The Sonic Architecture of Jeff “Skunk” Baxter
Jeff “Skunk” Baxter occupies a unique space in the pantheon of rock guitarists, acting as the bridge between the grit of 1970s biker rock and the sophisticated, “studio-slick” jazz-fusion that defined the late decade. His transition from the foundational years of Steely Dan
Voodoo Ramble Captures the Soul of British Blues with New Live Album ‘Made In The UK’
WESTON-SUPER-MARE, UK — February 1, 2026 — Croatian blues-rock powerhouses Voodoo Ramble are proud to announce the release of their
Bill Carter: The Architect of the Austin Shuffle
“Looking back at the sixties as a time when metal came out of the mountains, Bill Carter was one of the men down in the valleys of Texas ensuring the blues didn’t just survive—it evolved. While the shredders were chasing speed, Carter was building the structural steel for legends like Stevie Ray Vaughan, proving that a songwriter’s pocket is the most powerful tool in a guitarist’s arsenal.”
Dave Davies: The Godfather of the Power Chord
“While many look to the late 60s for the birth of heavy metal, the true sonic revolution happened in 1964
Dave Kushner: The Sonic Glue of the Modern Supergroup
Dave Kushner is one of the most respected “architects of the background” in modern rock. While he has spent his
Master the Fretboard in Your Browser: Fret{notes}
The fret{notes} extension provides a fully interactive guitar fretboard right within your browser. Unlike a static image, this tool allows you to visualize exactly where notes, intervals, and scales sit on the neck in real-time. Whether you are trying to memorize the C Major scale across the entire neck or looking for different voicings for a complex jazz chord, the extension provides a clean, visual representation that makes the logic of the guitar much easier to grasp
Stop Scrolling, Start Shredding: The Modest Guitar Extension
The End of the Endless Scroll Finding the perfect tab is only half the battle when you’re learning a new
Kevin Shields: The Architect of the Sonic Cathedral
Kevin Shields is synonymous with the Fender Jazzmaster. He preferred the offset body and the specific bridge/tremolo system of the Jazzmaster because it allowed for the subtle, constant pitch manipulation required for his “glide” technique.
Bob Mould: The Architect of the Melodic Wall of Sound
Bob Mould is a seminal figure in alternative rock, serving as the bridge between the blistering hardcore of the 1980s and the melodic alternative boom of the 1990s.
Acoustic Telepathy: The Night Jerry Garcia and Bob Weir Painted a Masterpiece
Forget the “Wall of Sound” and the psychedelic light shows for a second. On December 17, 1987, at the Warfield
Danny Marino: The Architect of Melodic Complexity
Danny Marino remains a “guitarist’s guitarist,” a musician who prioritises the song over the ego. His ability to balance the raw energy of a metal show with the precision of a classical composer has made him one of the most distinctive voices of his generation