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Schaller has been making strap locks since I was in diapers and have, for the most part, remained un-changed, until this year. These new Schaller strap-locks have taken everything that was annoying about their previous version, as well as other manufacturers locks and created an absolutely stunning product that you have to try. The first…

In-ear monitors. Most of us have them by now, and they have become an indispensable part of many worship teams around the world. The ability to organize a team around a click track, cues, and even supplemental backing tracks is extraordinarily useful. I began using them a few years ago, and it has made me…

The latest pedal installment from wiring genius Mitch Ingram of Emerson Custom, is an overdrive/distortion pedal named after his great great grandfather Emerson Wright Pomeroy. The pedal boasts 6 different clipping options including, silicone, op-amp and germanium and has a separate boost circuit with up to 24 dBs of boost. I had the privilege of…

Matchless is a brand that needs no introduction, from big secular bands like Kings of Leon & Imagine Dragons, to Hillsong's Nigel Hendroff, these sparkling tones have been on numerous albums. I've been using my Matchless Lightning on tour, in church and in the studio for around 4 years, and I thought that it was…

Most people are not strangers to Hillsong's music director and lead guitar player Nigel Hendroff. Probably one of the most influential players in the industry, his sound has become the standard for worship guitarists all over the globe. A few years back Nigel teamed up with pedal builder, Selah Effects, to build the Scarlett Love,…

Those that know me, know that I don’t have a problem with spending money once I can hear the benefits in my rig. In ear monitors, as many of you know are not something you can try then buy, you have to read reviews, learn from your friends experiences and trust the company you are…

There is a lot of cool guitar gear on the market these days. It’s never ending, and in my mind that’s a good thing as it gives us so many options to choose from. The problem is though that gear can get expensive and all those fancy pedalboard photos online can make some of us…

The Spark Mini is the stripped-back little brother to the Spark Booster by TC Electronics. It features just one knob that can dial in up to 20dB of clean boost, and like most TC pedals the Spark Mini is true bypass. It comes in a white enclosure with a classy gold graphic that will be…

Lakeland, FL (November 20, 2017) – Sublime Guitars’ flagship model, the Tomcat, sees a major upgrade with the new Tomcat Deluxe. With a new production method, upgraded electronics and player friendly price-point, the Tomcat Deluxe is set to Sublime’s best blend of quality and value to date. The Tomcat Deluxe retains Sublime’s take on the…

A compact semi-hollow that punches above its weight class Lakeland, FL – November 6, 2017 – Sublime Guitars is set to launch their latest version of their semi-hollow line with the new Chieftain Deluxe. With a new production method, upgraded electronics and player friendly price-point, the new Chieftain is set to be their best version…

Practice. It’s perhaps one of the most important things about playing any instrument, yet often so difficult to fit into a busy lifestyle. The reality is that most of us praise and worship guitarists are juggling family and jobs and other commitments so practice time can be scarce. If you’re like me you've been trying…

Andrew Schibilla is a guitarist and the one-man force behind Analog Endeavors, a pedal company based just outside of Minneapolis, MN. He specializes in utility pedals such as switchers, controllers, and routers for pedalboards. I personally own two Analog Endeavors pedals and through my correspondence with Andrew have quickly discovered that he’s a great guy…