{"id":8914,"date":"2022-05-25T09:00:25","date_gmt":"2022-05-25T08:00:25","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/gear4musicblog.kinsta.cloud\/?p=8914"},"modified":"2022-05-26T10:54:59","modified_gmt":"2022-05-26T09:54:59","slug":"guitar-hacks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/guitar-hacks\/","title":{"rendered":"Five Guitar Hacks That You Need to Know"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_84 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/guitar-hacks\/#Tune_faster_and_more_accurately\" >Tune faster and more accurately<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/guitar-hacks\/#Manual_vibrato\" >Manual vibrato<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/guitar-hacks\/#Turn_your_guitar_into_another_instrument\" >Turn your guitar into another instrument<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/guitar-hacks\/#Build_a_bridge\" >Build a bridge<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/guitar-hacks\/#Experiment_with_non-traditional_equipment\" >Experiment with non-traditional equipment<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/guitar-hacks\/#Find_out_more\" >Find out more<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;3.22&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;3.25&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;3.25&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;3.27.4&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]Getting the most out of your guitar doesn\u2019t always mean improving your performance skills or music theory knowledge. Sometimes, a simple hack can unlock your hidden unique style or sound as well as let you complete a job faster than ever before.<\/p>\n<p>We\u2019ve compiled our five favourite guitar hacks that let you level up your creativity and carve a niche for yourself as an artist.<\/p>\n<p>So, let&#8217;s get started&#8230;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tune_faster_and_more_accurately\"><\/span>Tune faster and more accurately<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The burden of playing the guitar: maintaining tuning.<\/p>\n<p>A necessary evil that can spoil any performance if not done correctly, this hack will let you tune up quickly and much more accurately than you ever have done. The trick is to make use of your tone control and neck pickup.<\/p>\n<p>Tuning to natural harmonics across the octave of your guitar can produce some instabilities in your <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Guitar-tuner.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">tuning pedal<\/a><\/strong> that are caused by upper harmonics.<\/p>\n<p>Instead, try switching to your neck pickup and then roll your tone control all the way down.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Guitar-tuner.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Electronic tuners<\/a><\/strong> work by listening to the fundamental of your pitch. Each note you play, either as an open note or harmonic, has several harmonics stacked on top that can cause an inaccurate reading on your tuner.<\/p>\n<p>Rolling your tone control all the way down and switching to your neck pickup will essentially turn down the volume or amplitude of those harmonics, making it much easier for your tuner to \u2018hear\u2019 the fundamental of your note.<\/p>\n<p>Many different guitar tuners will become instantly more accurate when using this technique.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-9177 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2022\/05\/TC-Electronic-PolyTune-3.jpg\" alt=\"TC-Electronic-PolyTune-3\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" \/>For those on a budget, we\u2019d recommend the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Guitar-and-Bass\/SubZero-Tundra-Tuner-Micro-Guitar-Pedal\/1IQM\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">SubZero Tundra Tuner Micro Guitar Pedal<\/a><\/strong> for its compact size and bright display, and the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Guitar-and-Bass\/Peterson-StroboStomp-HD-Compact-Strobe-Pedal-Tuner\/2VSD\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Peterson StroboStomp HD Compact Strobe Pedal Tuner<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0for professionals looking for the real deal.<\/p>\n<p>A fantastic middle ground would be the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Guitar-and-Bass\/TC-Electronic-PolyTune-3-Tuner-Pedal\/1YEL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">TC Electronic PolyTune 3 Tuner Pedal<\/a><\/strong>. It&#8217;s used by many industry veterans and even has the ability to strum all strings simultaneously to tell you which string is out of tune.<\/p>\n<p>Perfect in a pinch, this hack will be a game-changer for live performers who are subject to humid venues that can stretch your strings and warp your guitar in-between songs. Anyone familiar with a Les Paul \u2018G\u2019-string will know the importance of tuning your guitar as frequently as possible with utmost accuracy, making this hack a practical solution for you!<\/p>\n<p>Shop now | <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Guitar-tuner.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Guitar tuners<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Manual_vibrato\"><\/span>Manual vibrato<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The ability to bend your strings is what separates your guitar from just about any other instrument. Adding vibrato to solos or chords gives your playing a sense of motion and fluidity that simply can\u2019t be produced by other instruments such as a piano.<\/p>\n<p>This vibrato technique offers a different sound to traditional vibrato, with a more natural pitch variation that\u2019s reminiscent of playing back worn-out VHS tapes or vinyl \u2018wow\u2019 and \u2018flutter\u2019. To achieve this technique, the maximum effect will be had when using a bolt-on construction type instead of a neck-through or set-neck as the separation of body and neck is what creates the pitch deviation.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-7723 size-medium alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2022\/04\/4f17ddf2-preview-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" \/>To get started, you\u2019ll want to rest your picking arm against the body of your guitar, laying most of your forearm across the front of the body. The technique is done by pressing your arm into the body of the guitar with a relative amount of force, whilst bowing the neck with your fretting hand. This creates a displacement of the body and neck, changing the spacing between them and, therefore, altering the string distance from the neck and body, resulting in the pitch change.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s worth noting that this effect can also be done on the upper horn of guitar shapes such as Les Pauls, Stratocasters, and Telecasters, rather than just the main part of the body.<\/p>\n<p>This technique might take some getting used to as you will need to use a fair amount of force to move the body and neck whilst also being cautious not to use too much.<\/p>\n<p>Try experimenting with this technique over arpeggiated chords on accented notes to create a natural pitch bend that moves with the tempo of your playing. Ideal for lo-fi-style playing, you can expand your creativity and create melodies that don\u2019t sound like anyone else!<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Turn_your_guitar_into_another_instrument\"><\/span>Turn your guitar into another instrument<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The perfect hack for thinking outside the box. You don\u2019t even need any specialised equipment or expensive add-ons to do this; it can be done with something that you probably already have as a guitarist, a <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Electric-Guitars\/Slides\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">slide<\/a><\/strong>!<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-7722 size-medium alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2022\/04\/f3d5261e-preview-1-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" \/>Using a slide, it&#8217;s easy to transform your acoustic guitar into a Japanese Koto, a plucked instrument which traditionally uses 13 strings with a bridge on each string that, when moved up or down the neck, alters the pitch.<\/p>\n<p>For this to work effectively, a metal slide is preferred to glass as it will create a more authentic timbre. You can\u2019t go wrong with the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Guitar-and-Bass\/Guitar-Steel-Slide-by-Gear4music\/CKP\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Guitar Steel Slide by Gear4music<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>The Koto is a wonderful instrument that creates hauntingly beautiful sound and uses the same fundamentals that a guitar player has in their repertoire.<\/p>\n<p>Plucked with the right hand and fretted with the left, techniques such as bends and slides are still possible when playing your acoustic guitar this way. In an open tuning, you can expand your music horizons and broaden your musical vocabulary substantially.<\/p>\n<p>When writing or recording your own music, this hack shows its potential. You may be stuck on what sound to use for a certain passage or need inspiration for a musical idea that\u2019s outside of traditional western sounds. With this skill in your trick bag, you can get out of creative ruts and show a different side to your composition ability without ever needing to purchase a different instrument.<\/p>\n<p>Shop now | <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Electric-Guitars\/Slides\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Guitar slides<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Build_a_bridge\"><\/span>Build a bridge<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-9181 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2022\/05\/Marshall-1987X-Plexi-Reissue-Valve-Head-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"Marshall-1987X-Plexi-Reissue-Valve-Head\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2022\/05\/Marshall-1987X-Plexi-Reissue-Valve-Head-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2022\/05\/Marshall-1987X-Plexi-Reissue-Valve-Head-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2022\/05\/Marshall-1987X-Plexi-Reissue-Valve-Head-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2022\/05\/Marshall-1987X-Plexi-Reissue-Valve-Head-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2022\/05\/Marshall-1987X-Plexi-Reissue-Valve-Head-1080x1080.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2022\/05\/Marshall-1987X-Plexi-Reissue-Valve-Head-980x980.jpg 980w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2022\/05\/Marshall-1987X-Plexi-Reissue-Valve-Head-480x480.jpg 480w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2022\/05\/Marshall-1987X-Plexi-Reissue-Valve-Head.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>Four-input Marshall amplifiers are iconic beasts. Seen and heard on probably every rock album since the late 1960s, their signature snarling tone is the perfect match for humbucker guitars and hard rock guitar riffs. But there is a secret to these amplifiers that might not be apparent at first.<\/p>\n<p>You can jump both Channel 1 and Channel 2, simultaneously creating a \u2018bridge\u2019 between them to round out your tone for more fullness and body.<\/p>\n<p>More often than not, when faced with a four-hole input Marshall amplifier like the\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Guitar-and-Bass\/Marshall-1987X-Plexi-Reissue-Valve-Head\/MIQ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Marshall 1987X Plexi Reissue Valve Head<\/a><\/strong>, you\u2019d typically reach for the top left input. Crank the volume, adjust EQ to taste, and rock away, right? Well, sometimes this can be a bit too much for a mix as the trademark \u2018ice-pick\u2019 attack of the bright channel can cut through all too easily.<\/p>\n<p>The top row of inputs on a four-input\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Marshall-Guitar-Amps\/Amp-Heads\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Marshall<\/a><\/strong> is the high-sensitivity inputs, offering the most input gain from your guitar signal to the front-end of the amplifier.<\/p>\n<p>On the second row, you&#8217;ll find low-sensitivity inputs that taper the input gain virtually by half, lessening the effect of the bright-cap that is prevalent on \u2018Plexi\u2019-style Marshalls. The reduced input gain and impedance often roll off the tone, creating a smoother, cleaner, and more rounded sound.<\/p>\n<p>Plugging your guitar into the top left input and then using a patch-cable to plug between Channel 1 and 2 creates a series guitar signal, letting you blend both volumes simultaneously!<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-7721 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2022\/04\/b25c1e93-marshall-studio-series-sv20h-jumping-channels@1400x1050-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" \/>This is perfect for more mellow styles of guitar that need a bit more roundness to their sound.<\/p>\n<p>A sure-fire wire to quickly and easily add fullness without needing to adjust the bass dial, bridging the two channels is ideal for a few different Marshall amplifiers.<\/p>\n<p>The effect of this bridging between the channels is much more prominent on cleaner sounds at a lower volume. With this in mind, bridging channels on the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Guitar-and-Bass\/Marshall-2245-JTM45-Reissue-Valve-Head\/MFP\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Marshall 2245 JTM45 Reissue Valve Head<\/a><\/strong> is perfect as this amp features higher headroom for more clean-style playing. It&#8217;s ideal for getting that warm and thick Frusciante \u201cCalifornication\u201d-era tone.<\/p>\n<p>This also applies to the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Guitar-and-Bass\/Marshall-SV20H-Studio-Vintage-Valve-Head\/2Q90\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Marshall SV20H Studio Vintage Valve Head<\/a><\/strong> as the 20w output means that, at lower rehearsal and bedroom levels, adding the body of Channel 2 will give your sound the push and energy that a very loud, cranked 100w amplifier can without sacrificing your hearing.<\/p>\n<p>Shop now | <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Marshall-Guitar-Amps\/Amp-Heads\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Marshall amp heads<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Experiment_with_non-traditional_equipment\"><\/span>Experiment with non-traditional equipment<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Creative powerhouses Paul Gilbert, Steve Stevens, and Eddie Van Halen all share one thing in common (other than their inhuman levels of musical ability). They\u2019ve all used a variety of different tools to create a signature sound that\u2019s completely outside of the norm!<\/p>\n<p>From Makita cordless drills to toy ray guns, some of the most iconic sounds in rock history have been created using strange and unusual items.<\/p>\n<p>Heard on Billy Idol\u2019s iconic \u201cRebel Yell\u201d, guitarist Steve Stevens used a toy ray gun which he customised with an adjustable speed dial to create the signature sound in the guitar solo.<\/p>\n<p>Placing the speaker of the ray gun against the guitar pickups means that the sound of the toy will be heard by your guitar and played through your rig. Of course in this song, the rig is a blazing stack of overdriven amplifiers, creating a crunching and pulsing sonar-like sound that rings out heavily.<\/p>\n<p>Similarly, Eddie Van Halen used a Makita power drill held up against his guitar pickups to amplify the sound of the spinning motor during the intro to 1991\u2019s \u201cPoundcake\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>Not the only player to use a power tool, Paul Gilbert also took a drill to his guitar in Mr Big\u2019s \u201cDaddy, Brother, Lover, Little Boy\u201d. This time, using the drill in a more musical way, Paul Gilbert attached four plectrums to the end of his drill, allowing him to play his drill in time with the music during his legendary guitar solo.<\/p>\n<p>In all instances, these songs became smash hits! This goes to show that thinking outside of the box and experimenting with non-musical items can create everlasting memories that will stay with your listeners, leading them to wonder \u201chow was that sound made?\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>Next time you\u2019re stuck for inspiration, maybe break out the toolkit and see what works for you.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Find_out_more\"><\/span>Find out more<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Now that you\u2019re armed with the knowledge of the dark arts of guitar hacks, why not experiment with your instrument and take your creativity to the next level?<\/p>\n<p>Shop now | <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Marshall-Guitar-Amps\/Amp-Heads\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Marshall amp heads<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Shop now | <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Electric-Guitars\/Slides\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Guitar slides<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Shop now | <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Electric_Guitars\/Guitar_Strings_and_Accessories.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Guitar accessories<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Shop now | <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Guitar-tuner.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Guitar tuners<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<br \/>\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Getting the most out of your guitar doesn\u2019t always mean improving your performance skills or music theory knowledge. Sometimes, a simple hack can unlock your hidden unique style or sound as well as let you complete a job faster than ever before. We\u2019ve compiled our five favourite guitar hacks that let you level up your [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":20,"featured_media":9173,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"<p>Getting the most out of your guitar doesn\u2019t always mean improving your performance skills or music theory knowledge. Sometimes, a simple hack can unlock your hidden unique style or sound as well as let you complete a job faster than ever before.<\/p><p>We\u2019ve compiled our five favourite guitar hacks that let you level up your creativity and carve a niche for yourself as an artist.<\/p><p>So, let's get started...<\/p><hr \/><h3>Tune faster and more accurately<\/h3><p>The burden of playing the guitar: maintaining tuning.<\/p><p>A necessary evil that can spoil any performance if not done correctly, this hack will let you tune up quickly and much more accurately than you ever have done. The trick is to make use of your tone control and neck pickup.<\/p><p>Tuning to natural harmonics across the octave of your guitar can produce some instabilities in your <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Guitar-tuner.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">tuning pedal<\/a><\/strong> that are caused by upper harmonics.<\/p><p>Instead, try switching to your neck pickup and then roll your tone control all the way down.<\/p><p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Guitar-tuner.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Electronic tuners<\/a><\/strong> work by listening to the fundamental of your pitch. Each note you play, either as an open note or harmonic, has several harmonics stacked on top that can cause an inaccurate reading on your tuner.<\/p><p>Rolling your tone control all the way down and switching to your neck pickup will essentially turn down the volume or amplitude of those harmonics, making it much easier for your tuner to \u2018hear\u2019 the fundamental of your note.<\/p><p>Many different guitar tuners will become instantly more accurate when using this technique.<\/p><p><img class=\"size-full wp-image-9177 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2022\/05\/TC-Electronic-PolyTune-3.jpg\" alt=\"TC-Electronic-PolyTune-3\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" \/>For those on a budget, we\u2019d recommend the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Guitar-and-Bass\/SubZero-Tundra-Tuner-Micro-Guitar-Pedal\/1IQM\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">SubZero Tundra Tuner Micro Guitar Pedal<\/a><\/strong> for its compact size and bright display, and the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Guitar-and-Bass\/Peterson-StroboStomp-HD-Compact-Strobe-Pedal-Tuner\/2VSD\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Peterson StroboStomp HD Compact Strobe Pedal Tuner<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0for professionals looking for the real deal.<\/p><p>A fantastic middle ground would be the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Guitar-and-Bass\/TC-Electronic-PolyTune-3-Tuner-Pedal\/1YEL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">TC Electronic PolyTune 3 Tuner Pedal<\/a><\/strong>. It's used by many industry veterans and even has the ability to strum all strings simultaneously to tell you which string is out of tune.<\/p><p>Perfect in a pinch, this hack will be a game-changer for live performers who are subject to humid venues that can stretch your strings and warp your guitar in-between songs. Anyone familiar with a Les Paul \u2018G\u2019-string will know the importance of tuning your guitar as frequently as possible with utmost accuracy, making this hack a practical solution for you!<\/p><p>Shop now | <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Guitar-tuner.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Guitar tuners<\/a><\/strong><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><hr \/><h3>Manual vibrato<\/h3><p>The ability to bend your strings is what separates your guitar from just about any other instrument. Adding vibrato to solos or chords gives your playing a sense of motion and fluidity that simply can\u2019t be produced by other instruments such as a piano.<\/p><p>This vibrato technique offers a different sound to traditional vibrato, with a more natural pitch variation that\u2019s reminiscent of playing back worn-out VHS tapes or vinyl \u2018wow\u2019 and \u2018flutter\u2019. To achieve this technique, the maximum effect will be had when using a bolt-on construction type instead of a neck-through or set-neck as the separation of body and neck is what creates the pitch deviation.<\/p><p><img class=\"wp-image-7723 size-medium alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2022\/04\/4f17ddf2-preview-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" \/>To get started, you\u2019ll want to rest your picking arm against the body of your guitar, laying most of your forearm across the front of the body. The technique is done by pressing your arm into the body of the guitar with a relative amount of force, whilst bowing the neck with your fretting hand. This creates a displacement of the body and neck, changing the spacing between them and, therefore, altering the string distance from the neck and body, resulting in the pitch change.<\/p><p>It\u2019s worth noting that this effect can also be done on the upper horn of guitar shapes such as Les Pauls, Stratocasters, and Telecasters, rather than just the main part of the body.<\/p><p>This technique might take some getting used to as you will need to use a fair amount of force to move the body and neck whilst also being cautious not to use too much.<\/p><p>Try experimenting with this technique over arpeggiated chords on accented notes to create a natural pitch bend that moves with the tempo of your playing. Ideal for lo-fi-style playing, you can expand your creativity and create melodies that don\u2019t sound like anyone else!<\/p><hr \/><h3>Turn your guitar into another instrument<\/h3><p>The perfect hack for thinking outside the box. You don\u2019t even need any specialised equipment or expensive add-ons to do this; it can be done with something that you probably already have as a guitarist, a <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Electric-Guitars\/Slides\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">slide<\/a><\/strong>!<\/p><p><img class=\"wp-image-7722 size-medium alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2022\/04\/f3d5261e-preview-1-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" \/>Using a slide, it's easy to transform your acoustic guitar into a Japanese Koto, a plucked instrument which traditionally uses 13 strings with a bridge on each string that, when moved up or down the neck, alters the pitch.<\/p><p>For this to work effectively, a metal slide is preferred to glass as it will create a more authentic timbre. You can\u2019t go wrong with the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Guitar-and-Bass\/Guitar-Steel-Slide-by-Gear4music\/CKP\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Guitar Steel Slide by Gear4music<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p><p>The Koto is a wonderful instrument that creates hauntingly beautiful sound and uses the same fundamentals that a guitar player has in their repertoire.<\/p><p>Plucked with the right hand and fretted with the left, techniques such as bends and slides are still possible when playing your acoustic guitar this way. In an open tuning, you can expand your music horizons and broaden your musical vocabulary substantially.<\/p><p>When writing or recording your own music, this hack shows its potential. You may be stuck on what sound to use for a certain passage or need inspiration for a musical idea that\u2019s outside of traditional western sounds. With this skill in your trick bag, you can get out of creative ruts and show a different side to your composition ability without ever needing to purchase a different instrument.<\/p><p>Shop now | <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Electric-Guitars\/Slides\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Guitar slides<\/a><\/strong><\/p><hr \/><h3>Build a bridge<\/h3><p><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-9181 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2022\/05\/Marshall-1987X-Plexi-Reissue-Valve-Head-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"Marshall-1987X-Plexi-Reissue-Valve-Head\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" \/>Four-input Marshall amplifiers are iconic beasts. Seen and heard on probably every rock album since the late 1960s, their signature snarling tone is the perfect match for humbucker guitars and hard rock guitar riffs. But there is a secret to these amplifiers that might not be apparent at first.<\/p><p>You can jump both Channel 1 and Channel 2, simultaneously creating a \u2018bridge\u2019 between them to round out your tone for more fullness and body.<\/p><p>More often than not, when faced with a four-hole input Marshall amplifier like the\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Guitar-and-Bass\/Marshall-1987X-Plexi-Reissue-Valve-Head\/MIQ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Marshall 1987X Plexi Reissue Valve Head<\/a><\/strong>, you\u2019d typically reach for the top left input. Crank the volume, adjust EQ to taste, and rock away, right? Well, sometimes this can be a bit too much for a mix as the trademark \u2018ice-pick\u2019 attack of the bright channel can cut through all too easily.<\/p><p>The top row of inputs on a four-input\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Marshall-Guitar-Amps\/Amp-Heads\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Marshall<\/a><\/strong> is the high-sensitivity inputs, offering the most input gain from your guitar signal to the front-end of the amplifier.<\/p><p>On the second row, you'll find low-sensitivity inputs that taper the input gain virtually by half, lessening the effect of the bright-cap that is prevalent on \u2018Plexi\u2019-style Marshalls. The reduced input gain and impedance often roll off the tone, creating a smoother, cleaner, and more rounded sound.<\/p><p>Plugging your guitar into the top left input and then using a patch-cable to plug between Channel 1 and 2 creates a series guitar signal, letting you blend both volumes simultaneously!<\/p><p><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-7721 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2022\/04\/b25c1e93-marshall-studio-series-sv20h-jumping-channels@1400x1050-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" \/>This is perfect for more mellow styles of guitar that need a bit more roundness to their sound.<\/p><p>A sure-fire wire to quickly and easily add fullness without needing to adjust the bass dial, bridging the two channels is ideal for a few different Marshall amplifiers.<\/p><p>The effect of this bridging between the channels is much more prominent on cleaner sounds at a lower volume. With this in mind, bridging channels on the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Guitar-and-Bass\/Marshall-2245-JTM45-Reissue-Valve-Head\/MFP\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Marshall 2245 JTM45 Reissue Valve Head<\/a><\/strong> is perfect as this amp features higher headroom for more clean-style playing. It's ideal for getting that warm and thick Frusciante \u201cCalifornication\u201d-era tone.<\/p><p>This also applies to the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Guitar-and-Bass\/Marshall-SV20H-Studio-Vintage-Valve-Head\/2Q90\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Marshall SV20H Studio Vintage Valve Head<\/a><\/strong> as the 20w output means that, at lower rehearsal and bedroom levels, adding the body of Channel 2 will give your sound the push and energy that a very loud, cranked 100w amplifier can without sacrificing your hearing.<\/p><p>Shop now | <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Marshall-Guitar-Amps\/Amp-Heads\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Marshall amp heads<\/a><\/strong><\/p><hr \/><h3>Experiment with non-traditional equipment<\/h3><p>Creative powerhouses Paul Gilbert, Steve Stevens, and Eddie Van Halen all share one thing in common (other than their inhuman levels of musical ability). They\u2019ve all used a variety of different tools to create a signature sound that\u2019s completely outside of the norm!<\/p><p>From Makita cordless drills to toy ray guns, some of the most iconic sounds in rock history have been created using strange and unusual items.<\/p><p>Heard on Billy Idol\u2019s iconic \u201cRebel Yell\u201d, guitarist Steve Stevens used a toy ray gun which he customised with an adjustable speed dial to create the signature sound in the guitar solo.<\/p><p>Placing the speaker of the ray gun against the guitar pickups means that the sound of the toy will be heard by your guitar and played through your rig. Of course in this song, the rig is a blazing stack of overdriven amplifiers, creating a crunching and pulsing sonar-like sound that rings out heavily.<\/p><p>Similarly, Eddie Van Halen used a Makita power drill held up against his guitar pickups to amplify the sound of the spinning motor during the intro to 1991\u2019s \u201cPoundcake\u201d.<\/p><p>Not the only player to use a power tool, Paul Gilbert also took a drill to his guitar in Mr Big\u2019s \u201cDaddy, Brother, Lover, Little Boy\u201d. This time, using the drill in a more musical way, Paul Gilbert attached four plectrums to the end of his drill, allowing him to play his drill in time with the music during his legendary guitar solo.<\/p><p>In all instances, these songs became smash hits! This goes to show that thinking outside of the box and experimenting with non-musical items can create everlasting memories that will stay with your listeners, leading them to wonder \u201chow was that sound made?\u201d.<\/p><p>Next time you\u2019re stuck for inspiration, maybe break out the toolkit and see what works for you.<\/p><hr \/><h3>Find out more<\/h3><p>Now that you\u2019re armed with the knowledge of the dark arts of guitar hacks, why not experiment with your instrument and take your creativity to the next level?<\/p><p>Shop now | <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Marshall-Guitar-Amps\/Amp-Heads\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Marshall amp heads<\/a><\/strong><\/p><p>Shop now | <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Electric-Guitars\/Slides\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Guitar slides<\/a><\/strong><\/p><p>Shop now | <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Electric_Guitars\/Guitar_Strings_and_Accessories.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Guitar accessories<\/a><\/strong><\/p><p>Shop now | <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Guitar-tuner.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Guitar tuners<\/a><\/strong><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p>","_et_gb_content_width":"","_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[243,105],"tags":[290,107,307],"class_list":["post-8914","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-guitar-guides","category-guitars-bass","tag-guide","tag-guitars","tag-marshall"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.7 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Five Guitar Hacks That You Need to Know<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Get the most out of your guitar. 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