Michael RossSocial Links Navigation Latest articles by Michael Ross The Next Time Someone Tells You the Age Of The Guitar Hero Is Over, Just Point Them Toward Anthony Pirog By Michael Ross published 24 September 21 The prolific musical savant takes guitar tone to new extremes. Pedal Order by the Numbers – Plus, the Pros on Pedal Order By Michael Ross last updated 20 August 21 A quick and easy guide to the conventional wisdom on pedal order. Ariel Posen Unpacks the Gear Behind the Tones on His Breathtaking New Album By Michael Ross published 11 August 21 On 'Headway,' the Canadian guitar genius makes the instrument a tool for ideas. Discover Spain’s King of Twang, El Twanguero By Michael Ross published 10 August 21 VIDEO The Spanish-born guitar prodigy could be one of the greatest players you’ve never heard of. VIDEO Lyle Workman on Taking the Road Less Travelled and Finding His Own Musical Identity By Michael Ross published 5 August 21 Workman reflects on finding his own sound after over three decades as a sideman, session player, and film music composer. J.D. Simo on Improvising Live, in the Studio, and In Life to Find New Sounds and New Ways of Sharing Them By Michael Ross published 30 June 21 Simo's new self-titled LP is a showcase for his expanding pedalboard and a triumph of his imagination. Epiphone Crestwood Custom Review By Michael Ross published 27 April 21 A cult classic from the Epiphone archives is brought in from the cold. Daniel Donato Checks in From Cosmic Country to Share His Secrets to Six-String Success By Michael Ross published 12 April 21 Donato talks social media strategies, chasing tones, channeling Jerry Garcia, and recording with Robben Ford. Electro-Harmonix Eddy Analog Vibrato/Chorus Review By Michael Ross published 31 March 21 Chorus and vibrato are often combined in one unit but it's rare to hear the combo done as well as this. Rainger FX Minibar Liquid Analyser Review By Michael Ross published 19 March 21 Wait, a fuzzstortion stompbox you pour drinks into to make it work? This you've got to try. Nir Felder on Removing the Boundary Between Pop and Bop, Practicing for Improv, and the Beauty of Open Strings By Michael Ross published 19 February 21 Ignoring genre, Felder draws freely from blues-rock and jazz for two discs of expressive, inventive guitar playing. Ultimate Pedal Porn: Inside Eilon Paz's Definitive Book on Classic and Cult Guitar Effects By Michael Ross published 9 February 21 Eilon Paz traveled the globe to assemble these definitive collections of stompbox photos and stories. Oz Noy Keeps the Energy Flowing as He Returns with His Super-Fun New Album, Snapdragon By Michael Ross published 4 February 21 The fusion whiz talks technique, tip jars and continuing down his last record’s path. Red Panda Context 2 Stereo Reverb Review By Michael Ross published 28 January 21 Lots of dials, lots of features, but this boutique 'verb makes creative ambience a cakewalk. How Nels Cline Mixed Notes and Noise – to Great Effect – on 'Share the Wealth' By Michael Ross published 26 January 21 Cline explains how an expanded Nels Cline Singers lineup inspired him in the search for fresh sounds. David Torn on Making Space for Improv in Collaboration, Future Projects and Wrangling 90 Fuzz Boxes in Search of Tone By Michael Ross published 5 October 20 Long known as a soloist and sideman, David Torn solidifies his union with Sonar on the new 'Tranceportation, Vol. 1.' Suhr Hombre 1x12 Combo Review By Michael Ross published 1 September 20 Suhr takes a trip down memory lane with a combo packed with vintage Deluxe tones. Pigtronix Infinity 2 Double Looper Review By Michael Ross published 19 August 20 Pigtronix doubles down on its groundbreaking design with a powerful loop station that's ideal for songwriters. Wayne Krantz on Remote Collaborations and Finding a New Mode of Composing By Michael Ross published 3 August 20 With his full embrace of computer composition, Wayne Krantz’s new music moves from his mind to the score. Line 6 POD Go Review By Michael Ross published 17 July 20 The POD makes a triumphant return with this easy-to-use, excellently priced multi-effects pedal. Supro Conquistador Review By Michael Ross published 10 July 20 Get your retro mojo risin' with the Conquistador, a Supro semi-hollow that wears its boutique pawnshop vibe well. David Grissom Spills His Tone Secrets and Explains Why He Took His Playing to New Extremes By Michael Ross published 30 June 20 'Trio Live 2020' sees David Grissom up the ante on his soloing - a risk, he explains, that was very much worth taking. JAM Pedals Delay Llama Xtreme Review By Michael Ross published 25 June 20 A seriously versatile analog delay with tap tempo, hold and pitch-shifting options. Kari Nieminen's Versoul Guitars are the Stuff of Rock and Roll Royalty By Michael Ross published 7 May 20 The high priest of six-string bling, Nieminen's guitars have been played by the likes of Billy Gibbons and Pete Townsend. Ciari Ascender Review By Michael Ross published 15 November 19 The Ascender is the first travel guitar that can be used professionally as a backup guitar or even as a main instrument. 1 2 Archives Get The Pick NewsletterAll the latest guitar news, interviews, lessons, reviews, deals and more, direct to your inbox!Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors LATEST ARTICLES1Orianthi reveals how an invitation from Alexander Dumble shaped the tone of her signature Orange combo 2Jeff “Skunk” Baxter recalls the questionable deal he made with Jimi Hendrix in the mid 1960s3The DOD 250 Overdrive/Pre gets an appealing 50th anniversary makeover 4The world’s most famous charity rock song lost its guitar parts in 1984. They’re finally back for 20245Sammy Hagar says Joe Satriani was “not a perfect match” for the Best of All Words tour, but one factor set him apart
The Next Time Someone Tells You the Age Of The Guitar Hero Is Over, Just Point Them Toward Anthony Pirog By Michael Ross published 24 September 21 The prolific musical savant takes guitar tone to new extremes.
Pedal Order by the Numbers – Plus, the Pros on Pedal Order By Michael Ross last updated 20 August 21 A quick and easy guide to the conventional wisdom on pedal order.
Ariel Posen Unpacks the Gear Behind the Tones on His Breathtaking New Album By Michael Ross published 11 August 21 On 'Headway,' the Canadian guitar genius makes the instrument a tool for ideas.
Discover Spain’s King of Twang, El Twanguero By Michael Ross published 10 August 21 VIDEO The Spanish-born guitar prodigy could be one of the greatest players you’ve never heard of.
Lyle Workman on Taking the Road Less Travelled and Finding His Own Musical Identity By Michael Ross published 5 August 21 Workman reflects on finding his own sound after over three decades as a sideman, session player, and film music composer.
J.D. Simo on Improvising Live, in the Studio, and In Life to Find New Sounds and New Ways of Sharing Them By Michael Ross published 30 June 21 Simo's new self-titled LP is a showcase for his expanding pedalboard and a triumph of his imagination.
Epiphone Crestwood Custom Review By Michael Ross published 27 April 21 A cult classic from the Epiphone archives is brought in from the cold.
Daniel Donato Checks in From Cosmic Country to Share His Secrets to Six-String Success By Michael Ross published 12 April 21 Donato talks social media strategies, chasing tones, channeling Jerry Garcia, and recording with Robben Ford.
Electro-Harmonix Eddy Analog Vibrato/Chorus Review By Michael Ross published 31 March 21 Chorus and vibrato are often combined in one unit but it's rare to hear the combo done as well as this.
Rainger FX Minibar Liquid Analyser Review By Michael Ross published 19 March 21 Wait, a fuzzstortion stompbox you pour drinks into to make it work? This you've got to try.
Nir Felder on Removing the Boundary Between Pop and Bop, Practicing for Improv, and the Beauty of Open Strings By Michael Ross published 19 February 21 Ignoring genre, Felder draws freely from blues-rock and jazz for two discs of expressive, inventive guitar playing.
Ultimate Pedal Porn: Inside Eilon Paz's Definitive Book on Classic and Cult Guitar Effects By Michael Ross published 9 February 21 Eilon Paz traveled the globe to assemble these definitive collections of stompbox photos and stories.
Oz Noy Keeps the Energy Flowing as He Returns with His Super-Fun New Album, Snapdragon By Michael Ross published 4 February 21 The fusion whiz talks technique, tip jars and continuing down his last record’s path.
Red Panda Context 2 Stereo Reverb Review By Michael Ross published 28 January 21 Lots of dials, lots of features, but this boutique 'verb makes creative ambience a cakewalk.
How Nels Cline Mixed Notes and Noise – to Great Effect – on 'Share the Wealth' By Michael Ross published 26 January 21 Cline explains how an expanded Nels Cline Singers lineup inspired him in the search for fresh sounds.
David Torn on Making Space for Improv in Collaboration, Future Projects and Wrangling 90 Fuzz Boxes in Search of Tone By Michael Ross published 5 October 20 Long known as a soloist and sideman, David Torn solidifies his union with Sonar on the new 'Tranceportation, Vol. 1.'
Suhr Hombre 1x12 Combo Review By Michael Ross published 1 September 20 Suhr takes a trip down memory lane with a combo packed with vintage Deluxe tones.
Pigtronix Infinity 2 Double Looper Review By Michael Ross published 19 August 20 Pigtronix doubles down on its groundbreaking design with a powerful loop station that's ideal for songwriters.
Wayne Krantz on Remote Collaborations and Finding a New Mode of Composing By Michael Ross published 3 August 20 With his full embrace of computer composition, Wayne Krantz’s new music moves from his mind to the score.
Line 6 POD Go Review By Michael Ross published 17 July 20 The POD makes a triumphant return with this easy-to-use, excellently priced multi-effects pedal.
Supro Conquistador Review By Michael Ross published 10 July 20 Get your retro mojo risin' with the Conquistador, a Supro semi-hollow that wears its boutique pawnshop vibe well.
David Grissom Spills His Tone Secrets and Explains Why He Took His Playing to New Extremes By Michael Ross published 30 June 20 'Trio Live 2020' sees David Grissom up the ante on his soloing - a risk, he explains, that was very much worth taking.
JAM Pedals Delay Llama Xtreme Review By Michael Ross published 25 June 20 A seriously versatile analog delay with tap tempo, hold and pitch-shifting options.
Kari Nieminen's Versoul Guitars are the Stuff of Rock and Roll Royalty By Michael Ross published 7 May 20 The high priest of six-string bling, Nieminen's guitars have been played by the likes of Billy Gibbons and Pete Townsend.
Ciari Ascender Review By Michael Ross published 15 November 19 The Ascender is the first travel guitar that can be used professionally as a backup guitar or even as a main instrument.
