Guitar Package Guru

Have you ever noticed that a band sounds markedly different depending on the given performance venue? That’s because every live setting has its own acoustic properties. When bands are just starting out, they seldom have any choice but to play small, intimate venues of varying acoustic quality. With that in mind, it’s important to optimize one’s guitar amplifier before every single performance.

Once the guitar is properly tuned, switch the amp’s bass, mid and treble settings to zero. Beginning with the bass knob, turn it while strumming the guitar. You’ll notice a distinct “swell” of sound when the bass level reaches its optimal setting; keep it there. Repeat this process with the mid and treble settings. You can then shift your focus to other aspects of sound check.