Feature Articles on Phred Instruments
Since the introduction of the Reprise model in 2020, we’ve been asked about the differences between the DockStar, Ernesto, and Reprise models. All three models are hollow body guitars with a similar appearance. While this article will review the differences between the DockStar and Reprise, you can also read about the differences between the DockStar […]
Introduction Back in the mid 1990s, When I bought my first electric guitar, I spent time researching and thinking about which electric guitar I’d get, and I didn’t pay much attention to which amplifier I should purchase. At the last minute, I chose a 1×10” used Rickenbacker combo amp from the musical instruments store. When […]
Whether you’re shopping for your first guitar or bass effects pedal or looking to add some new sounds to your pedal board or collection, Pedal of the Day reviews a different guitar or bass effects pedal daily for your enjoyment. On their website you can read up on guitar effects pedal reviews and interviews with gutiar players […]
Introduction You may have noticed that effects pedals, such as distortion and envelope filters, sound different when you adjust the volume on your electric guitar. You’ve spent hours dialing in distortion and made sure to mark the setting on your effects pedal. And then you lower the volume on your guitar, and the effect sounds […]
We are often asked about the differences between the Ernesto and the DockStar, after all, they are quite similar guitars in many ways. Both guitars are hollow body guitars, and are inspired by the amplified tone of Trey Anastasio’s Languedoc guitars. The Ernesto and DockStar are not exact Languedoc copy, or Languedoc replica guitars, as […]
What does OBEL stand for?OBEL stands for On-Board Effects Loop. It is a wiring design inside the guitar which uses a separate 1/4″ stereo jack to allows the direct output from the pickups to go to effects pedals and then back into the guitar for post-effects volume control. The purpose of the OBEL is to […]
Barefoot Buttons appears to be one of those products that was built from an idea, fulfills a need, and designed to solve a problem. If you’ve ever played guitar barefoot, or even with just socks, you understand the challenge of trying to power on an effects pedal with your foot, sometimes with just your big […]
A Brief History The solid-body electric guitar is a rather modern instrument with a history that dates back to the around the 1920s. Preliminary experiments with magnetic pick-ups at the Gibson guitar factory enabled the natural sound of the acoustic guitar to be amplified through a speaker. However, there seemed to be a problem involving […]
