Guitare Xtreme Magazine numéro 112

As much as it would be difficult to deny it, part of the pleasure of the modern guitarist consists in spending some time improving his equipment, buying the latest pedal, finding the right set of pickups, it would be a shame not to spend at least as much time working on the music itself. In fact, there was a time when there was so little gear available, compared to the current orgy of new or used gear, that most guitarists had only this to do: work.
You only have to read the interviews of Phil Collen from Def Leppard or Axel Bauer to get the measure of what working on the instrument represents in the life of a professional musician. In these cases, it is difficult to talk about chance or luck in the success. Of course, one cannot ignore the hazards in a musician's career, but most of those who have succeeded were ready for it, long before luck came knocking at their door. And that preparation is the result of countless hours of rehearsal, technical work, and rehearsals, often outside the musician's comfort zone or usual style (the two artists mentioned above will never make the cover of Jazz Mag, but they know their Joe Pass and Robben Ford inside out). Having trouble getting organized in your work? Don't panic: our Rocking Care section and our pedagogical notebook offer several ideas to improve the time spent on the instrument.
Of course, having the right gear doesn't spoil anything, and if you're into extreme styles, we've prepared a 100% metal buying guide, with 45 pedals, sometimes surprising, for all tastes and budgets, to get the big sound in all circumstances. And so that you don't end up like a chicken that found a knife, we explain their role in the sound chain and how to combine them to boost your amp.
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