So far I have not been very happy with they way recording with just a pencil condenser microphone sounds. So after struggling with trying to figure out how to output different channels, I think I might have gotten something mixed together. What I found out is that I had to set the Microphone and Pickup…

I was curious how a smaller guitar like the Taylor GS-mini Koa would sound recorded through a mic instead of using the built-in pickup system. I find it very difficult to get the right settings in Studio One 6 to make it sound right to my ears. This time I didn’t do a lot of…

I had another 20 minutes free so I tried to record another quick riff. Here is my configuration: Takamine GN75CD-TBK PreSonus Studio 24c Interface AKG P170 Condenser Microphone PreSonus Studio One Artist v6 Microphone was placed at the 12th fret 12 inches away. The mic was angled more towards the sound hole. This was a…

I used to never have an appreciation for tonewoods because every guitar I have played in my early days was spruce top and layered mahogany back and sides. So I grew up my entire life with only one sound that I knew of. It wasn’t until late in life (post-Covid 19) that I had the…

I had 20 minutes free so I tried to record a quick riff. Here is my first attempt. Here is my configuration: Alvarez Masterworks MG60CESHB PreSonus Studio 24c Interface AKG P170 Condenser Microphone PreSonus Studio One Artist v6 Microphone was pointed straight on at the 12th fret about 12 inches away. This was a quick…

One of the things that has always bugged me is the sound of acoustic guitars connected to a speaker or Public Announcing (PA) speakers. For some reason the high trebles sound very “tin-ny” and sharp. One way to solve this is to use a microphone to record the sound coming from the acoustic guitar. Now…

Having a couple of days now with the Alvarez Masterworks MG60CESHB, I will say the hype about the neck transitioning from a Soft V-shape to a C-shape is legit. I have been finding myself transitioning between chords much smoother and the neck shape is conducive to playing faster. I find it also particularly interesting that…

Let’s just say Alvarez Guitar’s social media campaign worked. Funny story about how I picked up two Alvarez Guitar’s. My wife’s mom’s side are named Alvarez. Therefore my wife wanted an Alvarez guitar. We worked out a deal with our local Alvarez Guitar dealer in Tucson (Sticks n Strings) and got her one that was…

Musical journey seems like a topic that doesn’t fit in with who I am if you know me in any capacity. That is because I don’t have the artistic bone in me. However the 2020 Covid-19 pandemic really changed me. Before Covid-19 I really thought art was a waste of time. We only should be…